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HN09 VPV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,018 mi
Last recorded87,018 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 VPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 87,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 86,913 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,289 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,523 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 64,262 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 64,262 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,506 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 58,506 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,499 miles

All tyres crubbed on outer edge

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,759 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre damaged but not showing cords

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished and damaged but not showing cords

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 48,041 miles

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,759 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chips in windscreen

front discs lipped and corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,666 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished and several small cuts outer wall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 36,659 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f tyre perished and several small cuts outer wall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,933 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed & cut.

Offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed & cut.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,488 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed and cut.

Stone chips across windscreen.

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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HN09 VPV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HN09 VPV, 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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HN09 VPV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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