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E8 MBL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,471 mi
Last recorded124,471 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 MBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 124,471 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 121,787 miles

Offside Front outer wall damaged o/s/front tyre

under side of vehicle croded

Fail 2 Jul 2025 121,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front outer wall damaged o/s/front tyre

under side of vehicle croded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 115,904 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 109,515 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 109,515 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 103,836 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 103,700 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 96,739 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,133 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 85,490 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,755 miles

exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Fail 3 Aug 2018 77,752 miles

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

exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,700 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 46,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,466 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,432 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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E8 MBL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 E8 MBL, 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 E8 MBL registered?

E8 MBL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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