2009 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · SD09 BHN
2009 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2009. Recorded mileage 120,897 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD09 BHN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/03/2025
- 120,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD09 BHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Skoda Octavia (SD09 BHN) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
SD09 BHN Mileage History
- 31/03/2022104,647 mi
- 10/04/2023110,107 mi+5,460 mi
- 12/03/2024111,273 mi+1,166 mi
- 11/03/2025120,897 mi+9,624 mi
Average of roughly 5,516 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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