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VO09 FAU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,793 mi
Last recorded214,793 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 FAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 214,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine misfiring on idle.

Front and rear discs corroded.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 206,280 miles

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

cut in the tread on the o/s/front tyre(no cords seen)

n/s/rear tyre is perrished and cracked(NO CORDS)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 206,274 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

cut in the tread on the o/s/front tyre(no cords seen)

n/s/rear tyre is perrished and cracked(NO CORDS)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 203,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 199,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 189,412 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 146,400 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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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VO09 FAU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO09 FAU, 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 VO09 FAU registered?

VO09 FAU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is VO09 FAU safe to buy?

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