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PK09 TVZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

251,785 mi
Last recorded251,785 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 TVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 251,785 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 251,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 220,002 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 219,313 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 189,826 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 142,114 miles

Front Both front flexi hoses, outer sheaths deteriorating.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight damage. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 142,039 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit of 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both front flexi hoses, outer sheaths deteriorating.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight damage. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 97,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 92,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 88,388 miles

Front brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.

Offside park brake effort lower than normal at brake test.

Fail 21 May 2015 88,388 miles

Front brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.

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

Offside park brake effort lower than normal at brake test.

Pass 9 May 2014 82,732 miles

Screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 20 May 2013 79,726 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 74,502 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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PK09 TVZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK09 TVZ, 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 PK09 TVZ registered?

PK09 TVZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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