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BN09 VHW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,024 mi
Last recorded105,024 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 VHW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 105,024 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 105,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 92,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 86,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 81,383 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 75,222 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,306 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 65,083 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 61,608 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 58,131 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 58,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 53,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 49,917 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 49,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder + wear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 45,004 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,422 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 35,589 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 27,552 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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BN09 VHW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BN09 VHW, 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 BN09 VHW registered?

BN09 VHW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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