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XUV 953

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,405 mi
Last recorded146,405 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUV 953
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 146,405 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 143,204 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 139,018 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension component are corroded

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 139,017 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension component are corroded

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 135,691 miles

Bumper dent damaged / scratches

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 129,768 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 121,569 miles

Front bumper dent damaged / scratches

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 114,566 miles

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

Front bumper dent damaged / scratches

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Bad condition ) 205/60/15 Avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 106,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,715 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 97,715 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 89,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,037 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 78,037 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,725 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 38,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres gonig out of shape on insides and have several cuts non deep enough to reech cords at present

nearside front tyre cut not deep enough to reech cords at present

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres gonig out of shape on insides and have several cuts non deep enough to reech cords at present

nearside front tyre cut not deep enough to reech cords at present

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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XUV 953 is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUV 953, 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 XUV 953 registered?

XUV 953 is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is XUV 953 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUV 953 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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