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DE09 TBX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,663 mi
Last recorded123,663 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 TBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 123,663 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General rearward corrosion on majority of components.

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear is far more than nearside of vehicle. advise to monitor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 123,663 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General rearward corrosion on majority of components.

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear is far more than nearside of vehicle. advise to monitor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 115,239 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front, split but preventing ingress currently. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 115,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front, split but preventing ingress currently. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 107,305 miles

Bonnet stay retaining cup broken

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 107,305 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.0m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet stay retaining cup broken

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 97,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 87,414 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,478 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 69,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 69,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 52,670 miles

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

Rear tyres worn out of shape

Fail 30 May 2019 52,670 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 30 May 2018 38,664 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 29,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,275 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 17,101 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 17,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 14,222 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 8,223 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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DE09 TBX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE09 TBX, 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 DE09 TBX registered?

DE09 TBX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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