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DE09 ZHK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,412 mi
Last recorded89,412 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ZHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 89,412 miles

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2021 89,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shroud insecure and bump stop damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shocker shroud insecure and bump stop damaged

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2020 85,329 miles

Rear shocker shrouds insecure and bump stops deteriorated

service light on dash (service overdue)

Fail 20 Apr 2020 85,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 also worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached sleeve clamps corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad wear warning light on dash (loom damaged)

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

Rear shocker shrouds insecure and bump stops deteriorated

service light on dash (service overdue)

Pass 19 Apr 2019 77,857 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

brake pad warning light on

service light on

Fail 19 Apr 2019 77,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

brake pad warning light on

service light on

Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,433 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,933 miles

service light on

Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

service light on

Pass 11 May 2016 55,222 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 49,425 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

service light on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,367 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,748 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 ZHK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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