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VN09 KZT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

283,640 mi
Last recorded283,640 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 KZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 283,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 277,640 miles

Nearside Front outer body sill damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance low

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

under body & engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2020 277,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer body sill damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance low

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

under body & engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 267,725 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle lower wishbones rear bushes splitting both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear axle shocker covers dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 267,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 plated limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle lower wishbones rear bushes splitting both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear axle shocker covers dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 267,502 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 267,398 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 267,289 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users at high engine revs (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 267,140 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced check for correct bulbs/fitting (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 2 out of 3 LEDs not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced check for correct bulbs/fitting (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users at high engine revs (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning check for correct bulbs/fitting (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 240,528 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 238,779 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 206,474 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 183,293 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bush,s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 183,289 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bush,s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 160,725 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,978 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 10 Jan 2017 118,211 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 118,211 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 77,259 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 66,009 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VN09 KZT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VN09 KZT, 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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VN09 KZT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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