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L888 VRS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,687 mi
Last recorded109,687 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 109,687 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Fail 2 Jul 2019 109,477 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o.s.f upper drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight damaged

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,920 miles

Nearside Front damage to wing and headlight area but headlight secure

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear bump stop worn

Fail 28 Jun 2017 77,914 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front damage to wing and headlight area but headlight secure

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear bump stop worn

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,232 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 48,506 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 48,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 31,750 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres cracking

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Jul 2012 22,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,521 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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L888 VRS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L888 VRS, 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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L888 VRS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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