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DA09 CBY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,297 mi
Last recorded158,297 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 CBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 158,297 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 158,254 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 154,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 147,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2022 139,784 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 134,130 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 132,012 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 125,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber top cover loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 125,303 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber top cover loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

heat shield loose on rear axle

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,495 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,480 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,305 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres close to marker bars

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,567 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,573 miles

both front tyres wearing off slightly on inner edge outside the centre 3/4

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,569 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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DA09 CBY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA09 CBY, 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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DA09 CBY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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