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S6 GEH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

200,523 mi
Last recorded200,523 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 GEH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 200,523 miles

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

O/S outer sill slightly damaged and corroded

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2025 200,523 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

O/S outer sill slightly damaged and corroded

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 190,953 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 190,953 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 181,145 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 169,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Fail 17 Nov 2022 169,284 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 165,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 165,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 160,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 160,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 141,017 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 May 2019 140,986 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 25 May 2018 131,452 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 131,452 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 121,940 miles

Battery loose / slides fore and aft

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low on Offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc has corrosion/pitting on inner surface

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre BALD inner edge

Fail 19 May 2017 121,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling on wheel arch liner (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling Steering tie rod fouling wheel arch liner (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Battery loose / slides fore and aft

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low on Offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc has corrosion/pitting on inner surface

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre BALD inner edge

Pass 28 May 2016 112,019 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 106,031 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 99,308 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 99,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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S6 GEH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S6 GEH, 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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S6 GEH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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