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VU09 ZKH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,777 mi
Last recorded154,777 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 ZKH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 154,777 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 148,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 143,843 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 142,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 136,640 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 136,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 130,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 123,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 119,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 113,115 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 113,012 miles

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

nearside outer cv boot leaking grease

rear tyres close to legal limit and bald on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2018 103,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 95,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,301 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 82,162 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,162 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,809 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,424 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear 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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VU09 ZKH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU09 ZKH registered?

VU09 ZKH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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