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DG09 VHU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,130 mi
Last recorded87,130 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 87,130 miles

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2024 87,130 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2024 82,834 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 78,137 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,984 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 66,637 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,002 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 58,385 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,880 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc is corroded and lipped on the inner face.

Nearside Rear Outer brake discs are pitted and corroded.

Offside Front Inner brake disc is corroding on the inner face.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc is pitted and corroded.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 46,361 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater on the mirror. (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc is corroded and lipped on the inner face.

Nearside Rear Outer brake discs are pitted and corroded.

Offside Front Inner brake disc is corroding on the inner face.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc is pitted and corroded.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,092 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 39,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 30,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 30,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 25,163 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 21,123 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,736 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 VHU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

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

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