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YX09 VJZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,521 mi
Last recorded203,521 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 203,521 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 155,098 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 May 2017 110,906 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 May 2017 110,905 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 42,528 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 34,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp washers not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water ingress into spare wheel well.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 34,245 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp washers not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water ingress into spare wheel well.

Pass 4 May 2012 26,799 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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YX09 VJZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX09 VJZ, 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 YX09 VJZ registered?

YX09 VJZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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