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DE09 XXU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,541 mi
Last recorded105,541 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 XXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 105,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 102,384 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear bush also worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush also worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 164,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear bush also worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush also worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 145,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 138,522 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 138,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 134,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 134,322 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 81,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light inoperative.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 73,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking also worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 73,531 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking also worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,506 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 66,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 56,356 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 56,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,419 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 41,554 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 30,288 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 21,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 18,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 13,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XXU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XXU, 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 XXU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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