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NX09 VYR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,314 mi
Last recorded165,314 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 VYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 165,314 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 165,304 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 160,995 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 155,021 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 148,667 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 141,234 miles

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

advise under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 135,453 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 135,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,738 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Jan 2018 118,169 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside rear view mirror glass broken but not effecting the view to the rear

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2018 118,063 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside rear view mirror glass broken but not effecting the view to the rear

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 108,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer rear view mirror glass cracked

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear both shock absorber dust covers loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 108,690 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Nearside Front Outer rear view mirror glass cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear both shock absorber dust covers loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,644 miles

Rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 74,560 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,442 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,914 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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NX09 VYR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NX09 VYR, 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 NX09 VYR registered?

NX09 VYR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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