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HV09 FYF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,917 mi
Last recorded202,917 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 FYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 202,917 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable casing chaffing on hanger

Fail 5 Mar 2026 202,902 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable casing chaffing on hanger

bonnet handle broken but bonnet will open

Pass 5 Mar 2025 189,989 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 183,211 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 183,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 170,266 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 170,264 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 152,139 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 152,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 134,890 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 134,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 116,187 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 109,338 miles

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Lighting ; Dip beam slightly reduced light , Nearside , check bulb fitment ?

Lighting ; Main beam aim slightly to right , Offside , check bulb

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

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 109,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Lighting ; Dip beam slightly reduced light , Nearside , check bulb fitment ?

Lighting ; Main beam aim slightly to right , Offside , check bulb

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

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 101,212 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 101,204 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,303 miles

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 13 Jan 2017 92,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding disc (3.5.1k)

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; unable to spin check n/s/r wheel / bearing due to binding brake

Pass 13 Feb 2016 83,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside sill damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 54,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 54,321 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,967 miles

N/S body sill damaged

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 FYF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FYF, 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 FYF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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