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ST09 LCK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,966 mi
Last recorded140,966 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 LCK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 140,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 137,117 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2025 137,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2024 131,015 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear inner brake splash shield missing n/side , corroded o/side

Fail 22 Apr 2024 131,012 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear inner brake splash shield missing n/side , corroded o/side

Pass 3 Apr 2023 120,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.4mm - worn outer edge - 195/65 r15 91h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2023 120,998 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.4mm - worn outer edge - 195/65 r15 91h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2022 111,978 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake is binding but can only be detected by hand

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 107,422 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber surrounds deteriorated

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 6 Aug 2021 107,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber surrounds deteriorated

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,491 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central exhaust hanger broken

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 93,041 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring does not seem to be seated correctly

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,148 miles

Nearside Front coil spring does not seem to be seated correctly

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 81,148 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring does not seem to be seated correctly

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,415 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,166 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 64,341 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 56,995 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,996 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,448 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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ST09 LCK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 ST09 LCK, 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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ST09 LCK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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