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AG09 VHO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

174,531 mi
Last recorded174,531 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 VHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 174,531 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

damage to front bumper

Fail 16 Oct 2026 174,531 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

damage to front bumper

Pass 3 Oct 2025 164,314 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 164,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick gone to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2024 154,280 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 154,280 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 145,640 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 135,519 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 135,519 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 127,470 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2020 120,512 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2020 120,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2019 113,355 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 103,946 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2018 103,923 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 92,956 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 92,956 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,526 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 84,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,799 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,350 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,320 miles

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

no oil on dip stick proir to test

Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,742 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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AG09 VHO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AG09 VHO, 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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AG09 VHO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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