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PY09 EYC

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

286,900 mi
Last recorded286,900 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 EYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 286,900 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 286,899 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 214,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 139,345 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 139,345 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,189 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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PY09 EYC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY09 EYC, 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 PY09 EYC registered?

PY09 EYC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is PY09 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY09 EYC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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