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OV09 HBA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,225 mi
Last recorded113,225 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 HBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 113,225 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 112,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 108,303 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,889 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 103,508 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,248 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 85,791 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 85,791 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 3 May 2017 76,428 miles

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE VERY WORN

Offside Rear Inner TYRE VERY WORN

Pass 12 May 2016 64,775 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 12 May 2015 53,315 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 42,811 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 33,522 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 24,985 miles

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

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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OV09 HBA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OV09 HBA, 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 OV09 HBA registered?

OV09 HBA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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