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HV09 BJU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

209,427 mi
Last recorded209,427 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 BJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 209,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play felt at o/s/f road wheel .......

Pass 7 Apr 2025 200,594 miles

n/s & o/s/f shock absorbers weeping .......

rear inner brake pad thickness not visible .......

Fail 5 Apr 2025 200,584 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s & o/s/f shock absorbers weeping .......

rear inner brake pad thickness not visible .......

Fail 13 Feb 2025 200,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2024 194,238 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 180,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear seat base removed

Fail 27 Jan 2023 180,517 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear seat base removed

Pass 20 Jan 2022 172,596 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 172,588 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 164,535 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 164,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 154,302 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 143,561 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 125,989 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,748 miles

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

rear bump stops split

Fail 20 Apr 2016 107,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear bump stops split

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,917 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 90,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 74,287 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2013 60,033 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,033 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,729 miles

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

Wiper blades smearing screen.

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 BJU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BJU, 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 BJU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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