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MK09 EFH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,855 mi
Last recorded138,855 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 EFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 138,855 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 130,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 121,310 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,276 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 112,929 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 106,350 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 94,566 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,691 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 84,877 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Fail 26 Jul 2017 84,877 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S (1.7.5a)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER - 225 40 18 92Y XL (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO WATER (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,764 miles

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,875 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,636 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front discs slightley corroded on inner faces

Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,149 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,402 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 EFH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MK09 EFH, 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 MK09 EFH registered?

MK09 EFH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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