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SL58 UVU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,606 mi
Last recorded113,606 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 UVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 113,606 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 113,549 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis at rear of vehicle at key suspension areas corroded but not weakend

Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,563 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 105,563 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour rear indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s rear disc inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear indicators badly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,665 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 97,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,241 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 89,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,136 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,411 miles

oil mixing with coolant

Fail 16 Feb 2015 78,411 miles

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

oil mixing with coolant

Pass 1 Mar 2014 66,801 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,204 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,879 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 UVU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UVU, 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 UVU registered?

SL58 UVU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 February 2009.

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