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SL09 LYY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,006 mi
Last recorded146,006 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 LYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 146,006 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 144,992 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 134,376 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 115,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside outer sill damaged

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jun 2017 115,252 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside outer sill damaged

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 98,740 miles

Centre exhaust sleave clmap badly corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer CV boot inner clip not fully secure but still preventing the ingress of dirt etc.

Rear exhaust sheild insecure

Rear shock absorber bumb stops badly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not materially affect the drivers veiw of the road. (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 98,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear alloy has repair inside rim edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two small pieces of damage just outside zone "A" (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring test items

Pass 6 Jun 2015 81,711 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 65,351 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2014 65,341 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,020 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 55,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,295 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 LYY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL09 LYY, 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 LYY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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