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SA09 VZK

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

208,889 mi
Last recorded208,889 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 208,889 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil light flashing (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired & sharp edges (1.5.1c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort zero effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded & holed (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate x 2 (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake lever (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to offside rear,unable to check properly due to plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front,nearside front & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise early replacement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear door electric cover insecure

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Offside Front position lamp dim

Oil leak ()

brake warning lamp illumated

bulb warning illuminated on dash

dip stick insecure

offside & nearside front shock covers insecure

offside & nearside rear suspension bump stops worn

secondart bonnet catch defective & bonnet stay clip broken

timing belt cover missing

unable to check wheel bearings properly due to brake scuffs

Pass 13 Apr 2016 145,529 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 145,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and side wall cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative bringin on n/s tell tale (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 142,651 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 107,269 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 107,209 miles

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

nsf and both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 39,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,991 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 137,397 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 137,383 miles

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

N/S/F tyre cut to side wall

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 VZK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VZK, 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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SA09 VZK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2009.

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