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PX09 OLB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,118 mi
Last recorded209,118 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 OLB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 209,118 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 188,502 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 188,474 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2016 165,508 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 165,489 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 165,350 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 165,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 165,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported rubbing of brake pipe (1.9.2a)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 161,277 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 161,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 118,428 miles

engine management light is on.

Fail 30 May 2014 118,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light is on.

Pass 8 May 2013 118,021 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 86,069 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 OLB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OLB, 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 OLB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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