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YT09 PYU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

400,392 mi
Last recorded400,392 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 PYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 400,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 400,390 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 400,066 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 375,474 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 352,620 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 322,788 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 322,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 295,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 280,263 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 280,263 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 266,394 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 266,384 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 251,812 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 237,155 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 223,672 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 212,509 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 199,449 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 183,570 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 183,374 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 164,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 144,010 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 143,884 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 143,693 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 126,717 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 90,375 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 90,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PYU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PYU, 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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YT09 PYU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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