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SP09 UNR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

309,276 mi
Last recorded309,276 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 UNR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 309,276 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre bolt in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 309,107 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre bolt in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 280,073 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail close to sidewall

Fail 12 Oct 2015 280,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has nail close to sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2014 242,870 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 223,710 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2014 223,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 23 Apr 2013 190,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 190,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 152,896 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 117,268 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 117,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,812 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SP09 UNR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SP09 UNR, 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 SP09 UNR registered?

SP09 UNR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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