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VK09 ZXD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,263 mi
Last recorded108,263 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 ZXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 108,263 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 102,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Very Uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 100,172 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 100,172 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn smooth

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 95,428 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded towards middle. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre castellated on inner.

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear damper shrouds dropped. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rearward bushes.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 91,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split open but pieces stay together. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly more on outer. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wearing lumpily on inner. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear damper shrouds dropped. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes separating slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 86,912 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 82,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 80,238 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear damper shrouds dropped. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 75,346 miles

Nearside Rear Damper shroud / bump stop detached.

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 75,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Damper shroud / bump stop detached.

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 69,147 miles

Nearside Rear nsr tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 31 Jan 2018 69,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nsr indicator showing white light to the rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour osr indicator showing white light to the rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear nsr tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 May 2017 68,220 miles

plastic under body guards fitted.

Pass 17 May 2016 62,824 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 62,824 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 54,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 48,114 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 37,968 miles

rear tyres mishaped

Pass 28 May 2012 28,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZXD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 VK09 ZXD, 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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VK09 ZXD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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