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DE09 TBY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,785 mi
Last recorded136,785 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 TBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 136,785 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 136,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 129,141 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 127,081 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both driveshafts corroded

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2023 124,686 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

surface corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Fail 17 Jul 2023 124,683 miles

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

surface corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Pass 27 Jul 2022 120,722 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Fail 27 Jul 2022 120,718 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Pass 10 Aug 2021 113,619 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

parking brake low effeort

Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,694 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Pass 10 May 2019 99,419 miles

both side rear tyres slightly worn on the edge

Fail 9 May 2019 94,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both side rear tyres slightly worn on the edge

Pass 15 May 2018 89,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2018 89,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2017 79,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust emissions high close to fail limit

Fail 22 May 2017 79,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust emissions high close to fail limit

Pass 18 May 2016 67,527 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 56,125 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 44,786 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 34,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,911 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 TBY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TBY, 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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DE09 TBY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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