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FV09 XRB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,077 mi
Last recorded178,077 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 XRB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 178,077 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 154,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 128,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 115,129 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 115,127 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 99,639 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 99,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 92,566 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,070 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 92,070 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2019 89,816 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 89,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb unit in wing mirror, light output slightly reduced (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafing on hub (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, close to legal limit 2mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 75,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,504 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S BECOMING CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Fail 3 Mar 2017 63,504 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S/R OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE - 225 45 17 91Y (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S BECOMING CORRODED ON INNER FACE

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - 3MM - PUNCTURED - MARKED YELLOW - 225 45 17 91Y

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - 2MM - 225 45 17 91Y

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - 3MM - 225 45 17 91Y

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,189 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,010 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,164 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 XRB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 FV09 XRB, 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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FV09 XRB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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