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SM59 URU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,344 mi
Last recorded115,344 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 URU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 115,344 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 114,259 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 114,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,793 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2017 102,793 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,219 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,487 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 87,487 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,024 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,613 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,554 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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SM59 URU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM59 URU, 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 SM59 URU registered?

SM59 URU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is SM59 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 URU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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