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PX09 OGK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,732 mi
Last recorded231,732 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 OGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 231,732 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 231,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rod worn. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 228,953 miles

Nearside Front steering rod wear

Nearside Rear tyre wear on edges

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 225,687 miles

Nearside Front steering rod worn

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 222,677 miles

nearside steering rod worn

Fail 16 Mar 2023 222,677 miles

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

nearside steering rod worn

Pass 1 Apr 2022 220,440 miles

Nearside Front steering rod wear

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 220,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front steering rod wear

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 220,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 217,294 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 217,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 91T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 214,044 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 214,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 207,197 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front number plate detriorated

wear nearside front steering rod

Fail 22 Mar 2019 207,197 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front number plate detriorated

wear nearside front steering rod

Fail 22 Mar 2019 207,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front number plate detriorated

wear nearside front steering rod

Pass 17 Mar 2018 196,508 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 196,508 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front,195/65r15 91h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 192,715 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 146,432 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 186,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 172,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 150,337 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 114,491 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,909 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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PX09 OGK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PX09 OGK, 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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PX09 OGK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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