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PY58 FVE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

318,555 mi
Last recorded318,555 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY58 FVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 318,555 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 318,555 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 308,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 308,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 308,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 277,621 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 277,621 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 265,690 miles

Front both sides tyre inner edges of tread slightly worn/bald

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 265,690 miles

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

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

Front both sides tyre inner edges of tread slightly worn/bald

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 256,765 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

eml showing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 230,939 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 190,825 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 190,822 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 145,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 97,322 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,214 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,293 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 FVE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FVE, 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 PY58 FVE registered?

PY58 FVE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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