2009 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · SM09 PZE
2009 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 211,065 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM09 PZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2026
- 211,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 PZE 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 (SM09 PZE) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill ”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (”; “Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”.
SM09 PZE Mileage History
- 07/09/2023188,899 mi
- 07/09/2023188,899 mi
- 25/09/2024199,930 mi+11,031 mi
- 25/09/2025204,695 mi+4,765 mi
- 01/10/2026211,065 mi+6,370 mi
Average of roughly 7,230 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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