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YT09 LFJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,280 mi
Last recorded155,280 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 LFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 155,280 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 154,346 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 150,887 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 150,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 148,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 147,253 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 147,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 142,349 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,923 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 116,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,627 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 91,288 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 91,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,495 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,803 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,122 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,860 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 53,848 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,005 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 34,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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YT09 LFJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YT09 LFJ, 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 YT09 LFJ registered?

YT09 LFJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is YT09 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT09 LFJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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