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SP09 XZD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

294,068 mi
Last recorded294,068 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 XZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 294,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre over 25yrs old (Pre2000)

Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old (October2015)

Fail 21 Jul 2026 294,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre over 25yrs old (Pre2000)

Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old (October2015)

Pass 13 Jan 2026 282,327 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 282,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre over 25yrs old (pre2000)

Offside Rear low effort parking brake

Pass 9 Jul 2025 272,576 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 25yrs old (pre2000)

Fail 8 Jul 2025 272,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre over 25yrs old (pre2000)

Pass 11 Nov 2024 256,425 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front outer sills

Pass 16 May 2024 244,385 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 244,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling track rod end fouling road wheel on full left lock - wrong side track rod end fitted (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering system fouling track rod end fouling on road wheel on full right lock - wrong side track rod end fitted (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 232,127 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 232,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 220,108 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 220,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 197,935 miles

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 5 May 2022 197,827 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 29 Sep 2021 187,417 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 187,410 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure rubber mount missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 175,166 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 175,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 165,439 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 153,496 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 153,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 129,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 128,707 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 114,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,305 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,427 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 70,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 51,039 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 51,035 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 38,904 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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SP09 XZD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SP09 XZD, 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 SP09 XZD registered?

SP09 XZD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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