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WU09 VWN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,018 mi
Last recorded214,018 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 VWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 214,018 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 213,883 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 193,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 174,568 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 174,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 157,956 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 140,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 140,373 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 115,377 miles

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Pass 13 May 2020 96,848 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,911 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 76,056 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,751 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Jan 2018 63,217 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 55,480 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 47,163 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,341 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 29,341 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 21,622 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 21,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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WU09 VWN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU09 VWN, 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 WU09 VWN registered?

WU09 VWN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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