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SY59 VHM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,811 mi
Last recorded91,811 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 VHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2017 84,545 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 84,545 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 79,817 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 79,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 73,606 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 73,606 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

ns rear hand brake sticking on slightly causing disc to heat up

Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,009 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)

front tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,778 miles

n/s/r tyre has a crack on both inner and outer sidewalls but not deep enought so as to expose the cord.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 51,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,919 miles

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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SY59 VHM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SY59 VHM, 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 SY59 VHM registered?

SY59 VHM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is SY59 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 VHM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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