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YP09 BYY

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

350,798 mi
Last recorded350,798 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 BYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 350,798 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

can not check rear seat belts

n/s front shocker slight misting of oil

Pass 23 Apr 2018 315,180 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 315,175 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on iniside (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 272,625 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 28 Apr 2017 272,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 18 Apr 2017 270,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower side bulb inop

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Rear seat belts not checked due to rear seats being full of customers equipment

Pass 19 Apr 2016 226,089 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 178,978 miles

screen cracked o/s front lower

unable to check rear seats

Pass 9 May 2014 128,716 miles

rear seat belts, unable to inspect

Pass 15 May 2013 97,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,798 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 62,798 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YP09 BYY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YP09 BYY, 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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What year was YP09 BYY registered?

YP09 BYY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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