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PY58 FVD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

253,478 mi
Last recorded253,478 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY58 FVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 253,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 253,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 218,990 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 218,990 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 197,643 miles

Both front outer constant velocity joints slightly worn

Fail 12 Feb 2017 197,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front outer constant velocity joints slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 166,702 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 166,702 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 144,042 miles

Front roll bar link bushes wearing.

Nearside front pad wear warning indicator insecure.

Pad wear warning light on.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 144,042 miles

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

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

Front roll bar link bushes wearing.

Nearside front pad wear warning indicator insecure.

Pad wear warning light on.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 126,850 miles

Rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 112,411 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 96,957 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 96,945 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Off side head light aim not tested.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,099 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 84,098 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,978 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 60,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,195 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 51,841 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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 FVD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 February 2009.

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