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DG09 VGV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,420 mi
Last recorded122,420 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 122,420 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 119,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 119,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 112,850 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 112,850 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,913 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,789 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 57,789 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Bothside rear bump stops perrished

Bothside rear tyres have slight saw tooth

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,363 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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DG09 VGV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG09 VGV, 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 DG09 VGV registered?

DG09 VGV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is DG09 VGV safe to buy?

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