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SP59 WZU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,014 mi
Last recorded214,014 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 WZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 214,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 191,188 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 191,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative remains on all the time (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 23 Aug 2017 182,650 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 171,051 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 158,635 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 158,628 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 142,462 miles

Offside Rear parking brake has just met the minimum standard

Pass 2 Feb 2016 142,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 114,905 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear wheel is slightly rough when rotated

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 114,905 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear wheel is slightly rough when rotated

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 40,049 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear wheel is slightly rough when rotated

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,049 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish

nearside rear wheel is slightly rough when rotated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 171,753 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 113,020 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 113,017 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,856 miles

slight dampness nearside front strut

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 WZU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP59 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

SP59 WZU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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