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VX09 UXZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

258,446 mi
Last recorded258,446 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 UXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 258,446 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 244,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 235,641 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 227,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion On Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2022 227,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Out Of Shape 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion On Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 214,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bush splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tread on 2mm

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened bush splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 214,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bush splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tread on 2mm

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened bush splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 214,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 203,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 184,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 160,343 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 140,086 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 140,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 r16 94V (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 119,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 98,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,182 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,052 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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VX09 UXZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VX09 UXZ, 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 VX09 UXZ registered?

VX09 UXZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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