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MT09 GRZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,562 mi
Last recorded163,562 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 GRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 163,562 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 163,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Adjuster nut on tie bar loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 159,448 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 159,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 155,855 miles

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 Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 151,669 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 144,700 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 138,705 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 138,704 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2x 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high 2x (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 124,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 124,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 107,087 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 106,815 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 106,815 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 90,881 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,467 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,206 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,785 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,861 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,381 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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MT09 GRZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT09 GRZ, 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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MT09 GRZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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