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FD09 XOS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

237,070 mi
Last recorded237,070 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 XOS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 237,070 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 232,063 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 232,060 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 227,636 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 222,390 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL rear inner / outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber bump stop / dust covers deteriorated / missing

light corrosion to some underbody components

Fail 6 Jun 2024 222,389 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating approx 50-60 KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL rear inner / outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber bump stop / dust covers deteriorated / missing

light corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 13 Jun 2023 208,785 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 208,785 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 192,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 192,077 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 176,474 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 176,474 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 162,477 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 162,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside wiper not too good

Pass 21 May 2019 144,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 144,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirro repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 124,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front console bushes starting to split

Fail 15 May 2018 124,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front console bushes starting to split

Pass 16 May 2017 108,130 miles

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

both front tyres crack between tread

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 May 2016 94,100 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to the legal limit

Fail 24 May 2016 94,100 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,004 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 78,004 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osr tyre inside wear

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,626 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front consol bushes worn

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 9 Jun 2014 62,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front consol bushes worn

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,694 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,314 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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FD09 XOS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 XOS, 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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FD09 XOS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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