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ABZ 7473

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

242,432 mi
Last recorded242,432 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 7473
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 242,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 241,537 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 192,505 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front pads getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2017 126,472 miles

nsf shocker damp

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 87,837 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,420 miles

dampness around n/s/f shock absorber

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

loud induction noise from turbo area

Fail 12 Jul 2014 68,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

loud induction noise from turbo area

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,129 miles

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

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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ABZ 7473 is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ABZ 7473, 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 ABZ 7473 registered?

ABZ 7473 is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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