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DE09 TCV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

219,108 mi
Last recorded219,108 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 219,108 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle, suspension heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 203,658 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 186,455 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 186,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 173,339 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 173,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 145,792 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 113,290 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 81,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,574 miles

under body trims fitted obscuring items

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,512 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,463 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracking between tread

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,576 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 68,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,299 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low on their inner edges.

Both rear tyres showing uneven tyre wear.

Nearside rear track control arm outer bush is split.

Offside rear track control arm outer bush is split.

Passenger Airbag was switched off at time of test.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2012 28,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TCV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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