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VU09 ZKN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,085 mi
Last recorded62,085 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 ZKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 62,085 miles

front and rear suspensions badly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2025 62,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front and rear suspensions badly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 59,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 58,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 51,276 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,314 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,921 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.32mm also tyre has flat spots 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 38,314 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,137 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,409 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,452 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,474 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,978 miles

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 ZKN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKN, 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 ZKN registered?

VU09 ZKN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 ZKN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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