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SP59 VTZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,385 mi
Last recorded164,385 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 VTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 164,385 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 164,385 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 157,841 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 157,390 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

exhaust shields insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2020 157,389 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at underbody cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust shields insecure

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2017 155,525 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 155,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 150,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 145,541 miles

all rear suspension corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 142,566 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 142,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2013 137,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel heater slight damadge

slight play rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2012 135,848 miles

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

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

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

floor pan fuel cooler damaged.

nearside track rod has play at inner joint at steering rack.

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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SP59 VTZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP59 VTZ, 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 SP59 VTZ registered?

SP59 VTZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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