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SY59 WRO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,863 mi
Last recorded166,863 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 WRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 166,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 166,813 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 158,844 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 146,556 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 146,482 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 135,489 miles

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 124,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *heavy wear on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

vibration from engine

Fail 22 Dec 2017 124,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp is insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split along edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *heavy wear on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

vibration from engine

Pass 13 Dec 2016 111,412 miles

engine cover

under body splash guards fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,436 miles

engine cover

underbody splash guards fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2015 98,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover

underbody splash guards fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,706 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 85,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,503 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 WRO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY59 WRO, 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 WRO registered?

SY59 WRO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is SY59 WRO safe to buy?

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