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FV09 XPW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,971 mi
Last recorded197,971 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 XPW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 197,971 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 16 May 2023 197,971 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 185,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 185,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 173,003 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear debris in tyre

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 23 Jul 2020 157,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 149,501 miles

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

ns sill damage

Pass 7 Jun 2018 139,256 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 139,256 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 123,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder on windscreen ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2017 123,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder on windscreen ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,095 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,388 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,450 miles

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)

both rear tyres chopping on inner edge

o/s/r middle upper position lamp bulb not working

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,444 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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FV09 XPW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV09 XPW, 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 FV09 XPW registered?

FV09 XPW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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