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LX09 BTO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,317 mi
Last recorded129,317 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 BTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 129,317 miles

car got rust underneath

Pass 1 Apr 2025 124,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 121,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 116,691 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 113,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 109,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2021 109,307 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2020 107,262 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,442 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,602 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 82,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,228 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 67,228 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,681 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 53,681 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,720 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,632 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,005 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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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LX09 BTO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LX09 BTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX09 BTO registered?

LX09 BTO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is LX09 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 BTO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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