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PR08 SEF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,566 mi
Last recorded72,566 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR08 SEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 72,566 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 72,559 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 72,336 miles

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2025 72,332 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 64,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outter casing corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2024 64,865 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outter casing corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 56,274 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel

Pass 14 Jun 2022 47,572 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 40,699 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 40,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 33,680 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 25,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jun 2019 25,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2018 14,124 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 12,224 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 10,856 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 10,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 5,501 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 3,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 2,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 2,225 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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PR08 SEF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PR08 SEF, 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 PR08 SEF registered?

PR08 SEF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is PR08 SEF safe to buy?

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