2009 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · A14 EAU
2009 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 181,506 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A14 EAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 181,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A14 EAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Skoda Octavia (A14 EAU) between April 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (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))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
A14 EAU Mileage History
- 23/04/2024168,267 mi
- 24/04/2024168,268 mi+1 mi
- 24/07/2024171,077 mi+2,809 mi
- 19/09/2025181,506 mi+10,429 mi
- 19/09/2025181,506 mi
Average of roughly 9,406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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