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SH59 VNY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,321 mi
Last recorded132,321 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 VNY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 132,321 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 127,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 127,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 120,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 120,994 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,062 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop perrished (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 108,680 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 108,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 102,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 94,594 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,976 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 77,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,576 miles

Offside Rear Inner TYRE VERY WORN ON EDGE

Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,878 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 37,844 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 31,194 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 21,342 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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SH59 VNY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SH59 VNY, 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 SH59 VNY registered?

SH59 VNY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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