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YR09 OTZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

156,085 mi
Last recorded156,085 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 OTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 156,085 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 145,298 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 133,465 miles

Center exhaust clamp badly corroded

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 133,109 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Center exhaust clamp badly corroded

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 119,465 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 104,108 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,618 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 79,855 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,013 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,662 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,751 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 43,731 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 5 May 2015 38,108 miles

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

offside rear tyre is worn thin on the inside edge

Pass 6 May 2014 31,793 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged slightly

offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on the inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,784 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 21,147 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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YR09 OTZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YR09 OTZ, 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 YR09 OTZ registered?

YR09 OTZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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The MOT history for YR09 OTZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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