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SY09 EAP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,314 mi
Last recorded179,314 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 EAP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 179,314 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front - central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front - central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 165,046 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

High level brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 165,040 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box holed and has already been welded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

High level brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 156,387 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 156,387 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamps rotted/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 151,777 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

key remote inop/ ineffective

Fail 9 Dec 2020 151,773 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mtg broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding knocked off (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding knocked off/ still binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding knocked off (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding knocked off (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to check both rear brgs.. due to brakes binding (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

key remote inop/ ineffective

Pass 13 Nov 2019 147,013 miles

hi-level brake light poor condition/flickering

Pass 4 Dec 2018 139,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

duel mass flywheel vibration through clutch pedal

high level brake light inoperative.. bulb failure w/l on

items removed from over handbrake lever and area to facilitate operation

top up low coolant bottle prior to mot.. poor return flow

Fail 4 Dec 2018 139,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades and screen needs cleaned (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working and refit bulb holder correctly (4.2.1 (a))

duel mass flywheel vibration through clutch pedal

high level brake light inoperative.. bulb failure w/l on

items removed from over handbrake lever and area to facilitate operation

top up low coolant bottle prior to mot.. poor return flow

Pass 20 Nov 2017 126,987 miles

hi-level brake light faulty

Pass 22 Nov 2016 113,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened beginning to have restricted movement/release (3.5.1b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light has 4 bulbs out (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 113,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened beginning to have restricted movement/release (3.5.1b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light has 4 bulbs out (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid EMPTY (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 102,583 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 102,583 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve corroded (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 87,422 miles

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)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2014 87,422 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,491 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 71,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SY09 EAP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SY09 EAP, 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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SY09 EAP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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