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DG09 VJY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

312,444 mi
Last recorded312,444 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 312,444 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 312,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 261,415 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wires broken

Fail 14 Feb 2022 261,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wires broken

Pass 18 Feb 2021 209,364 miles

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 10 Feb 2021 208,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 19 Aug 2020 189,393 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 140,059 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 95,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,783 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge feathering

Offside Front tyre inner edge feathering

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,117 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f brake pads wearing thin[approx 2mm?] + wear on discs

Pass 14 Mar 2015 57,115 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 49,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 38,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge, o/s/r started to wear on inner edge [225/45/17w]

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,586 miles

Handbrake lever slightly impeded

Offside rear light lens cracked

Unable to see inner rear pads

Fail 26 Apr 2012 30,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Handbrake lever slightly impeded

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

Offside rear light lens cracked

Unable to see inner rear pads

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 VJY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

DG09 VJY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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