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B23 LLM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,032 mi
Last recorded106,032 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 LLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 106,032 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 90,154 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 82,711 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,522 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

unable to check all components due to under trays

Fail 14 Jul 2020 77,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

unable to check all components due to under trays

Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,057 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted & both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 71,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted & both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly distorted

Fail 24 Jul 2018 62,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly distorted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,040 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Road wheel slightly damaged all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,792 miles

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,043 miles

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

Immisions to low to record!

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,982 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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B23 LLM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B23 LLM, 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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B23 LLM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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