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OY09 BOU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,547 mi
Last recorded167,547 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 BOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 167,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 158,680 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear bump stops incomplete both o/s/r and n/s/r

Fail 20 Aug 2020 158,676 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear bump stops incomplete both o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 9 Aug 2019 146,265 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 146,265 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 125,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Both tyres stepped on inner edges

Rear Seats presented in the folded closed position, underneath medical equipment including what appear to be used needles. Rear seats and corresponding belts not checked.

Pass 12 May 2017 95,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsf shock absorber beginning to leak fluid. (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil osf shock absorber beginning to leak fluid. (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 69,097 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 42,168 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,227 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 32,408 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,188 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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OY09 BOU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY09 BOU, 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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OY09 BOU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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