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SA09 HBH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

199,017 mi
Last recorded199,017 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 HBH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 199,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe nsr/osr suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body work corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2026 199,017 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe nsr/osr suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body work corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2025 192,991 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 192,991 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill rear corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 184,430 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 177,635 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 167,566 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 167,566 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 158,921 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers underbody

Fail 12 Jul 2021 158,921 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

covers underbody

Pass 13 Jul 2020 152,460 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 152,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 147,989 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 141,843 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 141,843 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 136,308 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 126,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 130,134 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 125,808 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 125,808 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 100,649 miles

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

nearside front inner wing cover insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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SA09 HBH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SA09 HBH, 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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SA09 HBH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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