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PY58 DFE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,717 mi
Last recorded151,717 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY58 DFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 151,717 miles

Offside fuel cooler damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2018 151,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (7.1.2 (e))

Offside fuel cooler damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2017 126,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2016 101,044 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 13 Oct 2016 101,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,338 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 79,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear bumpers damaged

o/s & n/s sills damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2014 79,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear bumpers damaged

o/s & n/s sills damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s outer sill but structure ok

Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,650 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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PY58 DFE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY58 DFE, 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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PY58 DFE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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