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JH05 MER

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,930 mi
Last recorded106,930 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH05 MER
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 106,930 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 20 May 2025 100,738 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to suspension components/exhaust system

Pass 17 May 2024 95,873 miles

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

some corrosion to rear brake discs

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 31 May 2023 91,819 miles

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 19 May 2022 85,540 miles

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 25 May 2021 80,196 miles

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

some wear to rear tyres

Pass 3 Jun 2020 76,440 miles

all four tyres wearing thin (3mm)

Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/plastic undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,720 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,243 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,311 miles

all four tyres wearing thin

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,209 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,322 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,487 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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JH05 MER is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JH05 MER, 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 JH05 MER registered?

JH05 MER is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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