MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
hi-level brake light poor condition/flickering
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
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
hi-level brake light faulty
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)
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)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve corroded (7.1.1)
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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