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HV59 VVW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,991 mi
Last recorded157,991 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 VVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 157,991 miles

Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected temporary repaired (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 157,991 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected temporary repaired with black tape (4.6.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 156,764 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 156,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 155,433 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 155,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 153,712 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 153,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 150,404 miles

all covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 131,859 miles

all covers fitted

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Fail 28 Sep 2015 131,856 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all covers fitted

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads starting to wear low

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Pass 25 Sep 2014 106,648 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 106,648 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake pads & discs worn thin

Pass 29 Sep 2013 81,225 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 81,220 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)

wipers poor

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,408 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 55,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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HV59 VVW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HV59 VVW, 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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HV59 VVW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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