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OV09 KTX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,246 mi
Last recorded121,246 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 KTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 121,246 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2024 115,847 miles

general underside corrosion

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 8 Feb 2024 115,847 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

general underside corrosion

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2023 107,253 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 98,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2021 96,329 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 96,329 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,605 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 95,583 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESS SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/S+N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated O/S+N/S (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 94,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 90,869 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 90,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 90,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 82,259 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 70,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,165 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,053 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 28,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KTX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 OV09 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

OV09 KTX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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