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SL58 UVP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,744 mi
Last recorded245,744 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 UVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 245,744 miles

Central Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 245,744 miles

Central Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 227,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2016 227,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 207,925 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 197,878 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 197,647 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 182,002 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 167,666 miles

Front taxi back plate missing

N/S/F inner wing panel lose

N/S/R shock abs dust cover loose [hanging down]

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 152,853 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 152,812 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 135,988 miles

N/S/F FOG LAMP INOP

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER MISSING

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 120,135 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 119,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 103,447 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,004 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,422 miles

n/s/f strut slight leak

o/s/f strut slight leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,283 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 15,472 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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SL58 UVP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL58 UVP, 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 SL58 UVP registered?

SL58 UVP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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