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DF09 GPX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,798 mi
Last recorded85,798 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 GPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 85,798 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 80,832 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 80,800 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

engin getting smokey

Fail 20 Jun 2024 75,007 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

engin getting smokey

Pass 30 Jun 2023 69,814 miles

Rear SLIGHT GENERAL CORROSION OVERALL

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 69,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear SLIGHT GENERAL CORROSION OVERALL

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 65,421 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear General slight corrosion on rear suspension

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 59,529 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 55,143 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 55,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp beam benders not changing headlamp kick off or projected image

Fail 8 Jul 2019 49,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp beam benders not changing headlamp kick off or projected image

Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,982 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 44,989 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 40,953 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 36,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2015 36,048 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2014 30,557 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 30,555 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge and starting to 'go out of shape'

Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,444 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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DF09 GPX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DF09 GPX, 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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DF09 GPX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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