MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre bold on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre bold on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU09 XMS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 VU09 XMS, 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 VU09 XMS registered?
VU09 XMS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2009.
Is VU09 XMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU09 XMS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VU09 XMS have outstanding finance?
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