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FY09 EVD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

164,866 mi
Last recorded164,866 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 EVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 164,866 miles

Central exhaust clamp Central sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 153,207 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 141,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 133,713 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 141,587 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 140,106 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,208 miles

o/s front brake pads worn lower than n/s

Fail 28 Mar 2019 83,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s front brake pads worn lower than n/s

Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,094 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 70,088 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,101 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offisde Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit And Very Low On Inner Edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,122 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre on 3mm!

offside rear tyre on 3mm!

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,110 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,884 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FY09 EVD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY09 EVD, 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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FY09 EVD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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