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P30 FOT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,277 mi
Last recorded164,277 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 FOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 164,277 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 164,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 158,311 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 158,311 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 156,265 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 151,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 151,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 147,302 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 147,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 139,019 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 126,872 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 126,870 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding CANNOT SPIN HUB BEARING . (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working OFFSIDE REPEATER OUT (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEED NEW PADS SOON NEARSIDE REAR +DISCS? . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 11,073 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 110,903 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,696 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 95,696 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 86,733 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 83,082 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,100 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has damage

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

both rear discs corroded but not deemed excessive

Fail 29 Oct 2015 79,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has damage

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

both rear discs corroded but not deemed excessive

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some wear on front brake discs

Fail 28 Oct 2013 60,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,160 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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P30 FOT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P30 FOT, 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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P30 FOT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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