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LV09 KNH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,498 mi
Last recorded130,498 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 KNH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 130,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just passed at time of test / recommend replaced ASAP!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn recommend replaced ASAP! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 130,495 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just passed at time of test / recommend replaced ASAP!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 119,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH WORN RECOMMEND REPLACED NEXT SERVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 105,337 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 105,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 97,751 miles

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 97,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 90,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 90,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch liner is fouling the tyre. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror mounted indicator not working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to fail Rear suspension link arm bushing has failed. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has object rattling inside.

TPMS Light on indicating a deflated/punctured tyre.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 86,798 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,112 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,846 miles

osf, nsf and osr alloy wheels damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2018 76,846 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (rear) (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

osf, nsf and osr alloy wheels damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,842 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 66,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,886 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 47,882 miles

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

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

oil below minimum

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,047 miles

park brake lever stiff opperation

Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,217 miles

handbrake stiff opperation

Pass 19 Apr 2012 19,884 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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LV09 KNH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LV09 KNH, 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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LV09 KNH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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