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DG09 VLB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,751 mi
Last recorded144,751 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 144,751 miles

horn emits a lower level of sound than standard advise replacement

Fail 3 Sep 2012 144,751 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

horn emits a lower level of sound than standard advise replacement

Pass 2 Mar 2012 115,308 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 114,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,140 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 91,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,757 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 61,345 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,816 miles

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

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 VLB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG09 VLB registered?

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

Is DG09 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 VLB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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