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DG09 ZGP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

326,297 mi
Last recorded326,297 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ZGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 326,297 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 326,274 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 291,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak engine bay

Pass 9 Feb 2017 251,910 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 251,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 218,432 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 218,422 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 195,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 151,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 151,706 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2014 151,649 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

REAR NO PLATE MOUNT IS LOOSE

HAZARD WARNING SWITCH IS OBSECURED

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS ARE SPLIT

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES ARE WORN INNER EDGE

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR WIRE IS DAMAGED

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

OFF SIDE REAR REFLECTOR IS DAMAGED

Pass 25 Apr 2013 116,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 116,798 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,336 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,473 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 42,453 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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 ZGP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

DG09 ZGP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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