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HV09 RCY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

185,670 mi
Last recorded185,670 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 RCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 185,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 182,137 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Oct 2024 176,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 166,946 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 166,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 156,349 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 147,875 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 137,815 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,875 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,646 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 82,238 miles

Oil leak From Engine

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,908 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,924 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 63,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,102 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,259 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,328 miles

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 RCY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCY, 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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What year was HV09 RCY registered?

HV09 RCY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is HV09 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV09 RCY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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