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SL09 MPY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

337,324 mi
Last recorded337,324 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 337,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil Leak At Turbo Area

Fail 17 Dec 2020 337,324 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil Leak At Turbo Area

Pass 2 May 2019 335,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine turbo unit and oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 335,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine turbo unit and oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 335,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both registration plate lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 306,257 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 278,476 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 257,529 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 257,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 236,226 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 216,280 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 196,989 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 196,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 179,677 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 163,483 miles

Rear window washers inopperative

Pass 6 Jun 2012 142,375 miles

Rear window washers inoperative

Pass 6 Dec 2011 121,179 miles

Fuel cooler damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2010 72,052 miles

nearside front lower wish arm bush worn [ big bush at rear of arm ]

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,989 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,098 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 MPY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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