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EK09 OVC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,757 mi
Last recorded215,757 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 OVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 215,757 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 189,902 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 189,902 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 150,559 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 150,538 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 118,435 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 118,407 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 83,843 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,133 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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EK09 OVC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK09 OVC, 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 EK09 OVC registered?

EK09 OVC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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