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VK09 NMJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,349 mi
Last recorded131,349 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 NMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 131,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 121,629 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 117,369 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 109,480 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 109,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,453 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 93,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged out of shape, in side edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,029 miles

engine warn light on

sign of uneven wear inner edge, o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2017 72,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine warn light on

sign of uneven wear inner edge, o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,850 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 64,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 55,886 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 21 May 2013 37,846 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 37,846 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,259 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 29,249 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VK09 NMJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK09 NMJ, 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 VK09 NMJ registered?

VK09 NMJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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