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RO09 VPU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,095 mi
Last recorded121,095 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 VPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 121,095 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 114,491 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 104,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre shows evidence of outer sidewall repair

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 95,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,867 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 79,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,557 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,811 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 59,775 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,187 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,346 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,256 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,373 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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RO09 VPU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO09 VPU, 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 RO09 VPU registered?

RO09 VPU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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