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DE09 ZHU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,326 mi
Last recorded110,326 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ZHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,326 miles

ADVISE: suspension components, exhaust, brakes etc. showing slight age relation corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: all brake discs are worn/ corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: ns/f lower wishbone bush is slightly splitting/perishing/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: os/f lower wishbone bush is slightly splitting/perishing/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 110,325 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os/f wiper blade split excessively does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns/r inner edge of the tyre is worn excessively/very soft (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm os/r inner edge of tyre is worn excessively and outer edge is cracked excessively (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: suspension components, exhaust, brakes etc. showing slight age relation corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: all brake discs are worn/ corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: ns/f lower wishbone bush is slightly splitting/perishing/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: os/f lower wishbone bush is slightly splitting/perishing/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 98,713 miles

ADVISE: suspension components, exhaust etc age relation corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: ns/f back wishbone bush is showing slight signs of splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: os/f back wishbone bush is showing slight signs of splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: Both rear tyres have slight uneven tread wear on inner edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 91,629 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 85,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 9 May 2019 85,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,761 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 73,070 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 65,788 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 57,629 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 47,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 38,652 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,825 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 ZHU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

DE09 ZHU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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