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SW09 LNV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,352 mi
Last recorded87,352 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 LNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 87,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2026 87,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 69,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 48,833 miles

cant check underneath due to under tray

Pass 1 Mar 2024 48,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,797 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 45,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

small chip on windscreen at o/s

Pass 24 Feb 2021 43,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 42,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 38,958 miles

Offside has slight chip on windscreen on zone A

Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,323 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 32,635 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,796 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,831 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 23,308 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 19,553 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,184 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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SW09 LNV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW09 LNV, 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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SW09 LNV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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