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G18 ESH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,044 mi
Last recorded138,044 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 ESH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 138,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 13 Apr 2026 138,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 19 Mar 2026 137,983 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 133,721 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 130,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner & outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 127,078 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 127,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 123,531 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 123,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 120,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Park brake lever slight stiffness in operation

Fail 15 Feb 2021 120,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Park brake lever slight stiffness in operation

Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front damage to outer sill

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 117,110 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose center joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front damage to outer sill

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 100,647 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 100,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,984 miles

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

please be advised of the number plate layout

Fail 21 Feb 2018 63,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

please be advised of the number plate layout

Pass 19 Nov 2016 23,976 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,090 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 20,090 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 16,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2013 13,083 miles

NSR Seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2013 13,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NSR Seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Nov 2012 9,050 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

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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G18 ESH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G18 ESH, 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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G18 ESH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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