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SY09 ZYV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,385 mi
Last recorded101,385 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 ZYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 101,385 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills front and rear corroded and metal soft at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 1 Jul 2026 101,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills front and rear corroded and metal soft at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 23 Jun 2025 97,893 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

bottom engine cover insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2025 97,893 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively signs of over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

bottom engine cover insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2024 93,867 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 93,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 87,767 miles

Central Rear Surface Rust

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 81,021 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 76,342 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,087 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 74,087 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,239 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,337 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,523 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,748 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,987 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,282 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 13,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZYV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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