CarVerify

Free Car Check

SY09 VBE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,641 mi
Last recorded119,641 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 VBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 119,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 111,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jun 2021 103,575 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 95,015 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front two tyres have scrubbed inner edges

Fail 9 May 2019 95,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front two tyres have scrubbed inner edges

Pass 10 May 2018 87,978 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 80,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 73,863 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 73,863 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre section clamp corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre section clamp corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,687 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 45,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,832 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 37,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall 2 small cuts advise renew due to rest of tyre faults please keep checked

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SY09 VBE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY09 VBE?

You can check the full history of SY09 VBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SY09 VBE registered?

SY09 VBE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is SY09 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 VBE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY09 VBE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SY09 VBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.