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YH09 MMU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

192,636 mi
Last recorded192,636 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 MMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 192,636 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sills and floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 185,996 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 185,996 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Lambda cable insecure (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 166,992 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components and mountings are corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2022 166,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear suspension components and mountings are corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 162,645 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 158,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 152,014 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 150,950 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 150,950 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 142,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 134,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 124,154 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 116,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 107,797 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 99,322 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,502 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,491 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,227 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 82,227 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,429 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 64,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,340 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YH09 MMU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH09 MMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YH09 MMU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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