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HV09 BHE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,417 mi
Last recorded194,417 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 BHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 194,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front sill end corroded

rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2025 186,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 175,190 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 165,348 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 155,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 155,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 146,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 134,865 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 131,970 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF & OSF rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 119,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Mirror repaired

Fail 30 Jun 2017 119,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Mirror repaired

Pass 1 Jul 2016 105,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,519 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2015 84,519 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 3 May 2014 68,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower arm bushes starting to split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on.

Fail 2 May 2014 68,137 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower arm bushes starting to split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 55,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,955 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,612 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 46,612 miles

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

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

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

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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HV09 BHE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV09 BHE, 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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HV09 BHE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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