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SA09 VZR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

320,790 mi
Last recorded320,790 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 VZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 320,790 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 320,722 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 276,827 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Feb 2015 231,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 182,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2013 143,656 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 108,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,181 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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SA09 VZR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

SA09 VZR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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The MOT history for SA09 VZR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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