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HV09 MLJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,199 mi
Last recorded77,199 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 MLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 77,199 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 71,823 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 67,258 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 62,771 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 62,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 59,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 31 Mar 2022 59,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover and under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 22 Mar 2021 55,425 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,829 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,286 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

part of centre stop lamp not working

tread of both rear tyres uneven

Fail 21 Mar 2019 52,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

part of centre stop lamp not working

tread of both rear tyres uneven

Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,613 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,356 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,822 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,199 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 31,199 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,239 miles

Both rear track control arms, outer bushes are starting to split.

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 20,239 miles

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

Both rear track control arms, outer bushes are starting to split.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,439 miles

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

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 MLJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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