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DE09 THF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

258,671 mi
Last recorded258,671 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 THF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 258,671 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 248,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 148,932 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 148,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 141,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 135,079 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 128,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 128,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 119,858 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 107,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner shoulder 225/45/17w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted unable to inspect seat belt

Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,406 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner shoulder 225/45/17

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted at the time of test unable to fully inspect seat belt

Fail 14 Jun 2016 84,406 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (aero) (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner shoulder 225/45/17

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted at the time of test unable to fully inspect seat belt

Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,703 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,791 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,379 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 THF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 THF, 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 THF registered?

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

Is DE09 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 THF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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