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FD58 EFR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,569 mi
Last recorded155,569 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD58 EFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 155,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 148,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both bump stop/dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 148,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both bump stop/dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 145,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 145,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 141,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 141,447 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 136,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 136,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 135,909 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front ( Cracked ) (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 135,894 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 126,612 miles

Front Number Plate

Pass 26 Feb 2018 110,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,817 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,410 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 52,468 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,659 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,555 miles

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

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

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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FD58 EFR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD58 EFR, 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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FD58 EFR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2009.

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