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PX09 VTL

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

423,011 mi
Last recorded423,011 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 VTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 423,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f/ drive shaft loose between joints

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Mar 2017 423,010 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f/ drive shaft loose between joints

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 412,953 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

brake warning light on dashboard

Fail 28 Sep 2016 412,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

brake warning light on dashboard

Pass 7 Apr 2016 397,479 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 382,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 366,091 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 348,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 320,623 miles

Both front cv joints heavily worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 318,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front outer CV joints heavily worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 293,955 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 261,943 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 235,407 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 202,981 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 202,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 172,158 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 172,158 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 130,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 130,474 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 89,659 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 89,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,978 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 44,978 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 11,348 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 VTL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX09 VTL, 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 VTL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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