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FD09 SLZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,641 mi
Last recorded137,641 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 SLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 137,641 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning SOME LED BULBS NOT WORKING . (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES 2020 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside OS OUTER SILL RUSTING BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

Fail 4 Dec 2025 137,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55X16V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR CONSOLE BUSH EXCESSIVELY WORN,ADVISE BOTH SIDES & TRACKING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning SOME LED BULBS NOT WORKING . (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES 2020 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR TYRE 2018 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside OS OUTER SILL RUSTING BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE 2019 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 131,962 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning TWO LED BULBS NOT WORKING IN CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR CONSOLE BUSH SPLITTING & SEPARATING,ADVISE REPLACE BOTH SIDES A.S.A.P. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING OLD & DETERIORATING,NSR=2018 YEAR,OSR=2019 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE

Fail 27 Nov 2024 131,936 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning TWO LED BULBS NOT WORKING IN CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR CONSOLE BUSH SPLITTING & SEPARATING,ADVISE REPLACE BOTH SIDES A.S.A.P. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING OLD & DETERIORATING,NSR=2018 YEAR,OSR=2019 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE

Pass 29 Nov 2023 125,323 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front and rear inner brake pads not visible with wheels on

underfloor covers fitted obscuring testable items i.e. brake pipe condition and fuel line condition

Pass 30 Nov 2022 118,426 miles

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Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning SOME LED BULBS NOT WORKING. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 6 Dec 2021 110,743 miles

UNDERBODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,947 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER SHOULDER. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,942 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 87,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,456 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges - advise alignment check/adjust

Fail 22 Jun 2017 79,456 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges - advise alignment check/adjust

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,465 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,970 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 48,684 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges - advise steering alignment check/adjust

Fail 25 Jun 2013 37,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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FD09 SLZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD09 SLZ, 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 FD09 SLZ registered?

FD09 SLZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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