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DG09 VKC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,534 mi
Last recorded131,534 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VKC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 131,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 127,647 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 124,927 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 124,927 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2023 122,647 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 113,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 108,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,413 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,002 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 90,749 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 90,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 78,340 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 78,340 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres 2056015 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 73,589 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2016 73,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2015 61,984 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 50,513 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 37,146 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 28,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2012 28,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VKC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

DG09 VKC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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