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YP09 OWH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,242 mi
Last recorded168,242 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 OWH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 168,242 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 168,240 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Sep 2023 163,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 163,348 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 156,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 156,124 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 156,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 148,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

runflat tyres fitted to front

trays and covers fitted -- not allowing full inspection to covered areas

Fail 16 Sep 2021 148,169 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

runflat tyres fitted to front

trays and covers fitted -- not allowing full inspection to covered areas

Pass 10 Nov 2020 142,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside handbrake lever on caliper limited movement

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

bulb failure warning on

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2020 141,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside handbrake lever on caliper limited movement

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

bulb failure warning on

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,912 miles

under cover and engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2019 126,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

under cover and engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 109,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Fail 15 Nov 2018 109,634 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 22 Nov 2017 95,360 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 95,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 83,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 80,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 77,515 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,445 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,585 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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YP09 OWH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OWH, 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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YP09 OWH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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