MOT Status
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187,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Central rear crossmember corroded
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Fuel tank strap corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear under body corroded
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear chassis rails corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Rear dog bone suspension arms inner and outer bush's cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear chassis rails corroded within 30cm of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under shields fitted to front and sides
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake Discs Corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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SY59 XHB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SY59 XHB, 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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SY59 XHB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2009.
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