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OV09 HMY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

346,469 mi
Last recorded346,469 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 HMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 346,469 miles

Brake pad warning lamp indicates a fault

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 346,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad warning lamp indicates a fault

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 315,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2016 315,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 267,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 208,577 miles

both rear shock absorbers (sponge)casings not in place

o/s/f hand brakelever sticking slightly

Fail 2 May 2014 208,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers (sponge)casings not in place

o/s/f hand brakelever sticking slightly

Pass 10 May 2013 156,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber sponges faulty

o/s/r hand brake sticking slightly at caliper

Fail 10 May 2013 156,174 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber sponges faulty

o/s/r hand brake sticking slightly at caliper

Pass 29 Mar 2012 98,687 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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OV09 HMY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV09 HMY, 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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OV09 HMY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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