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MK09 EBF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

390,058 mi
Last recorded390,058 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 EBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 390,058 miles

Nearside and Offside outer sill corroded not considered excessive

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 370,763 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 363,911 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 363,911 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users serious diesel leak[engine] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 310,377 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 288,845 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 268,035 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 225,041 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 218,004 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 200,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 161,283 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 161,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 148,591 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 148,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 114,237 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,412 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 75,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,290 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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MK09 EBF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK09 EBF, 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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MK09 EBF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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