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WU09 XNV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,463 mi
Last recorded168,463 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 XNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 168,463 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 162,704 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 149,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 149,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 137,188 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 137,188 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 131,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Clonk heard from suspension, noticed while on shaker plates, further investigation required

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In shoulder ()

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 131,269 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Clonk heard from suspension, noticed while on shaker plates, further investigation required

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In shoulder ()

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 128,568 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted unable to see clearly from where (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box clamp broken but joint corroded sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 128,568 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively cleaned (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted unable to see clearly from where (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box clamp broken but joint corroded sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 120,564 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 120,564 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 111,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 107,048 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Apr 2017 107,046 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,692 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 100,692 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,719 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack on the shoulder

Fail 28 Apr 2015 94,711 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack on the shoulder

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,022 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,165 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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WU09 XNV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WU09 XNV, 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 XNV registered?

WU09 XNV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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