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DA09 USM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,906 mi
Last recorded184,906 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 USM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 184,906 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 178,862 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 170,727 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 157,783 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 145,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 133,107 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 133,100 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 120,809 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 120,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 109,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,742 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 76,148 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 76,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 57,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,829 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted.

both rear shocker bump stops incomplete.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,331 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 USM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 USM, 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 DA09 USM registered?

DA09 USM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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