Skoda Octavia (2009)
2009 Skoda Octavia
CarHunch analysed 12,967 real MOT records for the 2009 Skoda Octavia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Octavia passes its MOT first time at 77.8%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, and over a third of examples have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a notably high figure that warrants a pre-purchase inspection. Diesel versions (which make up 83% of the cohort) perform slightly worse at 77.3% pass rate compared to petrol cars at 80.5%, suggesting fuel type matters for this generation.
These cars are typically around 102,500 miles on the clock, which is reasonable for age, but owners should expect an average of 3.3 failures per test and nearly 19 advisories, indicating wear and minor issues are common. Before buying, get a full history check and mechanic's report focusing on suspension, brakes, and emissions kit—the advisory count suggests accumulated wear rather than single catastrophic faults.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2009 Skoda Octavia
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 36.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (83%) | 10,742 | 77.3% | 3.33 |
| Petrol (17%) | 2,223 | 80.5% | 3.11 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 79% | 4 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 7 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Skoda Octavia vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Skoda Octavia vehicles fall between 77,975 and 135,179 miles.
2009 Skoda Octavia — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 5,583 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Skoda Octavia
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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51%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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49.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.2%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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36.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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