2009 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · YJ09 KVR
2009 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 194,021 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YJ09 KVR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2023
- 194,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ09 KVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Skoda Octavia (YJ09 KVR) between December 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YJ09 KVR Mileage History
- 20/12/2021189,925 mi
- 17/01/2022212,258 mi+22,333 mi
- 24/02/2023194,021 mi-18,237 mi
Average of roughly 3,469 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
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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