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EJ09 XVL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,674 mi
Last recorded83,674 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 XVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 83,674 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 83,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 82,368 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 81,469 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 80,328 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 80,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 78,848 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 78,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,820 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 74,628 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 74,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,590 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,322 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 67,322 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,263 miles

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,990 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 47,112 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,112 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,494 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,413 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,676 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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EJ09 XVL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ09 XVL, 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 EJ09 XVL registered?

EJ09 XVL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is EJ09 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 XVL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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