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OE09 WLC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,851 mi
Last recorded157,851 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 WLC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 157,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 149,852 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 145,070 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded / bushes worn

Pass 10 Aug 2023 138,859 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 131,516 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms that carry the suspension spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 125,027 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 120,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 116,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beginning to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beginning to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear suspension bushes worn.

offside rear suspension bushes worn.

Fail 9 Aug 2019 116,701 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beginning to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beginning to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear suspension bushes worn.

offside rear suspension bushes worn.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,873 miles

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

both front tyres small cracks/cuts inner side walls.

centre exhaust clamp corroded away.

nearside rear suspension bushes worn.

offside rear suspension bushes worn.

offside rear tyre small cracks/cuts inner side wall.

Fail 10 Aug 2018 105,768 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

both front tyres small cracks/cuts inner side walls.

centre exhaust clamp corroded away.

nearside rear suspension bushes worn.

offside rear suspension bushes worn.

offside rear tyre small cracks/cuts inner side wall.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,534 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket corroded away.

nearside rear suspension bushes worn.

offside rear suspension bushes worn.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 79,089 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,426 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,602 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 48,602 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,675 miles

wishbone lower bushes worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,171 miles

all tyres 2mm.

all tyres cracking up and worn edges.

front discs worn inner faces.

rear tyres slightly out of shape inner edges.

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 WLC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

OE09 WLC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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