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SA09 VZH

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,555 mi
Last recorded219,555 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 VZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 219,555 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisey (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sills damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2017 170,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 132,210 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

sills damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2015 85,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

sills damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,255 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 93,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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SA09 VZH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA09 VZH, 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 SA09 VZH registered?

SA09 VZH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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