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BD09 DFG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,870 mi
Last recorded180,870 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 DFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 180,870 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 178,014 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 174,522 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 170,973 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 166,048 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 163,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 158,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension all over corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 158,808 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension all over corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 158,721 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 148,766 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 148,766 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edges (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays

Pass 30 Dec 2016 135,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm console bush perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm console bush perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 135,368 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm console bush perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm console bush perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade smearing slightly

engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2015 120,366 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail

under trays

Fail 16 Dec 2015 120,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre nail

under trays

Pass 27 Aug 2014 98,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,338 miles

O/S/F TYRE SMALL CUT SIDEWALL

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,997 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 61,997 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

E. M. L. ON

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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BD09 DFG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD09 DFG, 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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BD09 DFG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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