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SL09 LYR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,481 mi
Last recorded204,481 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 LYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 204,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 204,461 miles

Brake performance not tested due to osr tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 185,705 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 185,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill, front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))

Damage to Nearside front bumper and wing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 168,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under carriage surface rust

Fail 26 Jun 2019 168,784 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under carriage surface rust

Pass 22 Jun 2018 146,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 132,657 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 132,656 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 129,075 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,457 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,164 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 64,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,124 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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SL09 LYR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LYR, 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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SL09 LYR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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