MOT Status
ValidMileage
284,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
N/S rear back plate badly corroded.
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint boot burst (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
covers under vehicle full inspection off covers ect cannot be carried out
covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes edt cannot be carried out
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes edt cannot be carried out
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY09 VAU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SY09 VAU, 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 SY09 VAU registered?
SY09 VAU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2009.
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