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5 YP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,311 mi
Last recorded196,311 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 YP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 196,311 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Some areas of underseal

Fail 29 Oct 2025 196,311 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Some areas of underseal

Pass 30 Oct 2024 178,657 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 162,068 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 148,101 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 134,133 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover/trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2020 120,472 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 108,320 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 95,586 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 72,682 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,923 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 51,334 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 51,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,261 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 29,567 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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5 YP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 5 YP, 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 5 YP registered?

5 YP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is 5 YP safe to buy?

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