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DE09 TEJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,376 mi
Last recorded81,376 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 TEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,376 miles

near side rear tyre low tread

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Nov 2025 81,376 miles

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

near side rear tyre low tread

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2024 76,848 miles

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

near side rear tyre cracking slightly within tread area

Pass 14 Nov 2023 72,527 miles

off side rear tyre low tread

Fail 14 Nov 2023 72,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

off side front brake back plate becoming insecure

off side rear tyre low tread

Pass 14 Nov 2022 68,555 miles

front tyres cracking on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2022 68,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front inner brake discs corroded ,, front brakes have slight fluctuation

front tyres cracking on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,667 miles

near side rear brake pads low in material

off side rear tyre beginning to crack within tread area

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,462 miles

brakes may require servicing

near side rear brake pads low in material

off side rear tyre cracking within tread area

Pass 14 Nov 2019 66,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 63,184 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 58,093 miles

engine cover and under treys fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,660 miles

engine covers

undertray

Fail 1 Jun 2016 49,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers

undertray

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,571 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,781 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,691 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,265 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 TEJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

DE09 TEJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2009.

Is DE09 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 TEJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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