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OE09 OPT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,545 mi
Last recorded84,545 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 OPT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 84,545 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 80,234 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 80,234 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 74,887 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 70,426 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 66,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 63,489 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover deteriorated keeps ingress of dirt at time of test advise change (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover deteriorated keeps ingress of dirt at time of test advise change (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2020 60,791 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover deteriorated keeps ingress of dirt at time of test advise change (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover deteriorated keeps ingress of dirt at time of test advise change (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,730 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,117 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit light side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,640 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,826 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,044 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 20,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,159 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

screen blades smear slightly

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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OE09 OPT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE09 OPT, 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 OE09 OPT registered?

OE09 OPT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is OE09 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE09 OPT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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