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SB59 FEF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

248,492 mi
Last recorded248,492 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 FEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 248,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 248,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 246,546 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 237,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 219,717 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 219,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 204,550 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 204,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 187,018 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 173,619 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 156,741 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 156,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke 2.97 (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 116,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,962 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 74,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 35,197 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,195 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,859 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F outer CV Boot leaking

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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SB59 FEF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SB59 FEF, 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 SB59 FEF registered?

SB59 FEF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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