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MK09 EBG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,536 mi
Last recorded120,536 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 EBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 120,536 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer wishbone. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer wishbone. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 112,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer wishbone. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer wishbone. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,349 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,568 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear shockabsorbers top covers insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,099 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 90,099 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 88,163 miles

offside rear shock absorber top cover insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,924 miles

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bulb not working in offside rear light unit

Fail 18 Jun 2019 84,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bulb not working in offside rear light unit

Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,083 miles

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 82,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 78,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,466 miles

Advise alignment check

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & inner egde worn low (4.1.E.1)

front pads wearing low

Fail 10 Jun 2016 72,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge canvas showing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise alignment check

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & inner egde worn low (4.1.E.1)

front pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,212 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,102 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,898 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 EBG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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