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SY09 VBB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

236,884 mi
Last recorded236,884 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 VBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 236,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 236,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above sub frame (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 226,742 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 212,369 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 198,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded / rusty

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 198,271 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face worn and badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam removed due to DVSA directive on recording devices during MOT ()

Nearside Front Brake Pad Sensor Cut & Bypassed

Nearside Front Outer cv boot holed boot still prevents ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded / rusty

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 187,024 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 180,666 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 25 Mar 2019 168,947 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 168,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 156,741 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 156,741 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 143,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 131,987 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 14 Apr 2015 114,327 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,677 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,880 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 73,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,536 miles

small chip in windscreen

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 VBB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SY09 VBB, 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 VBB registered?

SY09 VBB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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