2009 Skoda Octavia · 24,099 MOT tests
2009 Skoda Octavia reliability
2009 Skoda Octavias fail 37.7% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 21 Octavia years (24,099 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 37.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 123,012
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,099
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Strong point: steering, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.7%
- Lights and electrics15.7%
- Brakes8.9%
- Tyres7.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6%
- Body, chassis and structure5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.1%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.69%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.23%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Side repeater not working 2.88%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.66%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.5%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.47%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.87%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.99%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.88%)
Other years
Every Skoda Octavia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2009 Skoda Octavias fail 37.7% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 21 Octavia years (24,099 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.1% of tests), position lamp not working (3.69% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Skoda Octavia shows 123,012 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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