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SL09 LYP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

251,543 mi
Last recorded251,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 LYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 251,543 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 251,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 218,693 miles

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

eml on dash

n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops perishing

Fail 7 May 2015 218,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front 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)

eml on dash

n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops perishing

Pass 22 May 2014 179,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 141,524 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 105,978 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 109,760 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 109,072 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,441 miles

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

nearside rear tyre damaged in sidewall

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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SL09 LYP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL09 LYP, 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 SL09 LYP registered?

SL09 LYP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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