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PY09 HFK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,702 mi
Last recorded238,702 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 HFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 238,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 238,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 225,392 miles

engine light on

o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f link

Fail 6 Jul 2016 225,325 miles

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

engine light on

o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f link

Pass 1 Apr 2016 222,354 miles

driver door catching

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 222,354 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure 13mm bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

driver door catching

front wiper slight worn

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 210,600 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 210,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke emission not tested due to excessive oil in engine + excessive oil leak (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight loose (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear seat base loose

engine oil leak

excessive oil in engine

Pass 22 Oct 2014 178,339 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 137,693 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 137,693 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear seat belt locking device cover damage

Pass 23 Oct 2012 92,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 76,153 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,742 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 138 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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PY09 HFK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HFK, 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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PY09 HFK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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