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MK09 EFX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,721 mi
Last recorded189,721 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 189,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 180,780 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front 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))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 174,143 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 173,834 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 161,395 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 161,393 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 148,858 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 148,856 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 136,573 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 124,978 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 124,978 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 116,519 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 106,519 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,569 miles

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

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

• Engine and body under trays fitted not allowing full inspection during the MOT

Fail 19 Oct 2015 93,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

• Engine and body under trays fitted not allowing full inspection during the MOT

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,845 miles

rear bump stops perished

Pass 26 Oct 2013 71,728 miles

tested wet

trims fitted to undersides

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,093 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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 EFX 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 72.2%.

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 MK09 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

MK09 EFX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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