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FL09 XNZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,393 mi
Last recorded195,393 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 XNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 195,393 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 194,764 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 184,897 miles

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

exhaust bracket centre

Fail 25 Jul 2025 184,893 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust bracket centre

Pass 29 Jul 2024 172,309 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 165,831 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 165,830 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 153,766 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 153,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 140,702 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Borderline pass (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 129,443 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 117,857 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 112,426 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing inner shoulders

Pass 31 Jul 2017 108,364 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,059 miles

e.m. light on/lit

Fail 29 Jul 2016 103,059 miles

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

e.m. light on/lit

Pass 4 Jul 2015 95,586 miles

vehicle too lean to record emissions

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,835 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,765 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 30,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,433 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,528 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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FL09 XNZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL09 XNZ, 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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FL09 XNZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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