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A22 HXB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,436 mi
Last recorded172,436 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 HXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 172,436 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 156,557 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 136,021 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 112,252 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides os and ns [front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both sides heat shield

Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,512 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 87,534 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 87,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,841 miles

ALL TYRES VISIBLY UNDER INFLATED. RECTIFIED POST TEST

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SLIGHT INNER SHOULDER WEAR

Pass 8 Jun 2017 61,642 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 61,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,577 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 53,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,003 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 43,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres visibly severely under inflated

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,602 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,738 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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A22 HXB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A22 HXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A22 HXB registered?

A22 HXB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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