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DE09 TFO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,276 mi
Last recorded101,276 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 TFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 101,276 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 101,276 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 88,010 miles

Under-chassis, Suspension corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 74,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 74,501 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 Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 71,365 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 68,390 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,762 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 66,762 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s front (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,559 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 56,678 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 56,678 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,551 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 51,551 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 46,908 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 40,577 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 29,164 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,865 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 TFO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TFO, 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 TFO registered?

DE09 TFO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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