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DE09 TFA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,649 mi
Last recorded123,649 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 123,649 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 123,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 111,021 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 110,859 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 99,652 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 99,652 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 88,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 80,868 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,441 miles

Centre stop light not working

Rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Jul 2018 68,441 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,571 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished and cracking

engine covers and under shields fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2017 58,571 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perished and cracking

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Damage to Nearside front outer sill front edge-no corrosion at this time

Nearside Rear Perishing on Nearside rear tyre on around tread blocks

Offside Rear Perishing on Offside rear tyre around tread blocks

Parking sticker in Swept zone on Nearside

Fail 10 Jun 2016 45,600 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Damage to Nearside front outer sill front edge-no corrosion at this time

Nearside Rear Perishing on Nearside rear tyre on around tread blocks

Offside Rear Perishing on Offside rear tyre around tread blocks

Parking sticker in Swept zone on Nearside

Pass 29 May 2015 28,324 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,536 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,315 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,648 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 TFA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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