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FE09 XTZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,000 mi
Last recorded182,000 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 XTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 182,000 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front different type of coil spring fitted

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 170,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 170,650 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 160,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 138,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 138,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 128,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 118,471 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both outer sills at front corroded

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre bald on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2019 113,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside side repeater has reduced output

Fail 14 Jan 2019 113,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside side repeater has reduced output

Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,518 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some wear to suspension mounting bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2017 97,742 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,969 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,256 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,714 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,698 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,481 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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FE09 XTZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FE09 XTZ, 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 FE09 XTZ registered?

FE09 XTZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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