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YR09 UCZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,977 mi
Last recorded85,977 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 UCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 85,977 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 83,387 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 80,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged speed pick up ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,029 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 62,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2018 56,735 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 49,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

eml on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,542 miles

advise n/s front tyre wall slightly damaged.advise front brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 42,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise n/s front tyre wall slightly damaged.advise front brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,677 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,039 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,002 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 UCZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR09 UCZ, 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 UCZ registered?

YR09 UCZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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