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HV09 FXW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,247 mi
Last recorded186,247 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 FXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 186,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail light lens damaged

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 186,246 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail light lens damaged

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 172,770 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Fail 12 Feb 2025 172,769 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to size of exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Pass 22 Feb 2024 160,045 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 160,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 146,838 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 137,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 lights not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 of 4 sidelights working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 127,075 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 112,591 miles

Both front headlamp cleaning devices not working but, car made before 1st September 2009

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

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

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced

Fail 17 Feb 2020 112,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Both front headlamp cleaning devices not working but, car made before 1st September 2009

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

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

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced

Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,485 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 97,571 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven, tread lower inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,409 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,068 miles

Hand brake slightly stiff in operation

Fail 1 Mar 2016 86,068 miles

Hand brake slightly stiff in operation

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,508 miles

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

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

both front brake discs (inner faces) slight pitting

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 72,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,438 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)

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

front brakes release unevenly

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,710 miles

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2012 40,710 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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 FXW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FXW, 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 FXW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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