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DA09 VGV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,225 mi
Last recorded135,225 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 VGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 135,225 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 136,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2025 119,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 119,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 102,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 102,116 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,020 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,584 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,914 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 56,744 miles

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cuts in outer sidewall but not to cords

some slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,151 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

service light on

Fail 3 Apr 2017 49,151 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

service light on

Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,021 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,933 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,439 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,831 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,797 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 16,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

brake warning tell tale illuminated

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 VGV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA09 VGV, 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 VGV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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