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DE09 UZY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,909 mi
Last recorded135,909 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 UZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 135,909 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres wearing on inner egde

o/s/f mirror damaged

o/s/f sidelamp dull

suspension parts corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2025 132,263 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust centre clamp burst

n/s/r brake bind / disc red

rear subframe corroded

reverse lamp inop

Fail 18 Sep 2025 132,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust centre clamp burst

n/s/r brake bind / disc red

rear subframe corroded

reverse lamp inop

Pass 20 Sep 2024 127,430 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 123,775 miles

n/s & o/s lower rear suspension arm corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 118,513 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished

Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,790 miles

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

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2020 110,951 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,916 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 103,649 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 103,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,791 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,482 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,760 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 87,760 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front disc has slight judder

Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,622 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,043 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 77,043 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,489 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever stiff to release

Fail 24 Jan 2014 61,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever stiff to release

Fail 11 May 2012 30,950 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 30,950 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 UZY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UZY, 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 UZY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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