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SK59 VBB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,099 mi
Last recorded232,099 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 VBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 232,099 miles

Nearside Front C.V boot area covered in grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 232,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emissions at 1.52 limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front C.V boot area covered in grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 219,288 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 219,287 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 210,407 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 209,814 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 102,664 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 102,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,631 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 94,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Sep 2014 80,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,930 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 56,930 miles

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

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

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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SK59 VBB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK59 VBB, 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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SK59 VBB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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