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DG09 VHD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,712 mi
Last recorded113,712 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 113,712 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 111,924 miles

tail gate struts weak

Fail 10 Jan 2025 111,924 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

parking brake performance just passed may need repair and or adjustment

tail gate struts weak

Pass 14 Nov 2023 109,093 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 100,166 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,222 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 93,222 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,172 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,065 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,787 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,952 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,776 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,346 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 55,346 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 46,032 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,659 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,740 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 VHD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG09 VHD, 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 VHD registered?

DG09 VHD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is DG09 VHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 VHD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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