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HJ09 LKX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,156 mi
Last recorded169,156 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 169,156 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 169,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure looks like headlamp unit broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 154,670 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 140,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 140,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 139,303 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes have a imbalance across the axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 138,221 miles

both front tyres worn on inner

Pass 6 Feb 2020 136,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre and inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 132,266 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure but not liable to fall out and does not affect the headlamp aim

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 123,713 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 112,222 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2016 98,652 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 82,668 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 82,668 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 51,163 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,417 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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HJ09 LKX 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 HJ09 LKX, 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 HJ09 LKX registered?

HJ09 LKX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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