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SK09 WEF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,596 mi
Last recorded181,596 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 WEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 181,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 179,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 177,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 177,531 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 174,800 miles

front support bar below radiator badly corrodid/holed

Fail 6 Nov 2023 174,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front support bar below radiator badly corrodid/holed

Pass 2 Nov 2022 169,304 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perishing cuts

Fail 1 Nov 2022 162,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60r15 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perishing cuts

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements lever stuck (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 160,768 miles

Offside Rear tyre,worn on edges

Fail 3 Nov 2021 160,768 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre,worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2020 150,346 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 150,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 128,880 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Rear suspension bushes perished

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on edge

fuel filter top corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 110,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,910 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust mounting cracked

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

Rear brake noisy on brake test

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

fuel filter housing top corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 78,665 miles

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

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

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

all rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,991 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 41,470 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 31,117 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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SK09 WEF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK09 WEF, 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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SK09 WEF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2009.

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