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WV09 HZD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,332 mi
Last recorded123,332 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 HZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 123,332 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 123,311 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 121,527 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 121,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 121,342 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and Bottom Dust Covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Upper bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 117,538 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 117,538 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer 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 14 Aug 2023 114,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 110,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 106,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower dust cover are split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 103,211 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,616 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,421 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2018 93,418 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,450 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 81,450 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,732 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 20 Jun 2013 35,109 miles

Nearside Outer Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,109 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,139 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 26,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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WV09 HZD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WV09 HZD, 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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WV09 HZD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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