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HV09 RGU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,301 mi
Last recorded118,301 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 RGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 118,301 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2026 118,301 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 116,691 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 110,988 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,071 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 101,111 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 95,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,192 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,561 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,881 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 74,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,290 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 66,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,026 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,212 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 30,114 miles

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

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 RGU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

HV09 RGU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2009.

Is HV09 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV09 RGU 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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