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SV09 UNW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,367 mi
Last recorded123,367 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 UNW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 123,367 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 118,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,719 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded but other clamp support the system

Fail 30 Oct 2023 110,719 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded but other clamp support the system

Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,185 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 103,185 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,414 miles

Nearside Rear light lense damaged - not showing white light to rear

Fail 8 Oct 2020 84,414 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged - not showing white light to rear

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2019 80,081 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,448 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 71,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,337 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,425 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2015 43,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,891 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,231 miles

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

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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SV09 UNW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SV09 UNW, 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 SV09 UNW registered?

SV09 UNW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SV09 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV09 UNW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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