MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
coolant tank cap missing
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
coolant tank cap missing
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge and castelating (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn and castelating inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit and splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure castelated. (225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
nearside rear tyre slightly castelated on inner edge.
offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder. (225/45/17
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
nearside rear tyre slightly castelated on inner edge.
offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder. (225/45/17
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front brake disc corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
possable the start of o/s/f wheel bearing slight feel on hub when spining wheel please keep checked ?
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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DG09 VLS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VLS, 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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DG09 VLS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2009.
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