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PX09 OLA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,154 mi
Last recorded97,154 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 OLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,154 miles

Rear wiper bade missing

Fail 14 Jan 2019 97,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper bade missing

Pass 5 Jan 2018 218,165 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 218,162 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 186,993 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

both sides front shocks slightly damping

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jan 2017 186,993 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sides front shocks slightly damping

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 175,374 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 174,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe has a bubble from flexi to flexi pipe at rear

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 160,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 159,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre at 3mm

offside front steering rack end has play

offside front strut upper support bearing noisy

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Mar 2015 159,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre at 3mm

offside front steering rack end has play

offside front strut upper support bearing noisy

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,238 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 90,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,422 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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PX09 OLA 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 64.3%.

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 PX09 OLA, 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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PX09 OLA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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