2009 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · SM09 RUW
2009 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 139,266 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM09 RUW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2024
- 139,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 RUW 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 (SM09 RUW) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
SM09 RUW Mileage History
- 04/07/2022122,616 mi
- 30/06/2023128,701 mi+6,085 mi
- 03/07/2023128,703 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/2024139,266 mi+10,563 mi
Average of roughly 8,271 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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