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VO09 SEY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,785 mi
Last recorded145,785 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 SEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 145,785 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 145,655 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 130,768 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2019 130,768 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 108,243 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 108,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 86,833 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear n/s/r

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 86,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour lamp holed (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wear n/s/r

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 64,767 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,984 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,283 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 7 Mar 2014 33,648 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 9 Mar 2013 29,039 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,603 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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VO09 SEY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SEY, 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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VO09 SEY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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