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T1 SPA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,197 mi
Last recorded166,197 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 SPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 166,197 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 157,153 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 149,258 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 143,461 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 136,893 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 136,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 131,365 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 125,718 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 125,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 120,288 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 120,288 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 112,954 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 105,594 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 17 Oct 2015 96,727 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,834 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 80,710 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 80,710 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,430 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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T1 SPA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T1 SPA, 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 T1 SPA registered?

T1 SPA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is T1 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 SPA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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