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DG09 ZGW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

187,848 mi
Last recorded187,848 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 187,848 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 187,241 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Data plate 1.0 1/m (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 169,752 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 169,695 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder in the centre of the screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 134,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 99,206 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 99,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,102 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,102 miles

Front tyres worn on inner tread, cut in nearside front tyre across tread

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Fail 26 Apr 2016 72,101 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm abnormally worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Front tyres worn on inner tread, cut in nearside front tyre across tread

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,472 miles

Both rear tyres wearing abnormally on inner tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 66,472 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Both rear tyres wearing abnormally on inner tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,109 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 47,109 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,952 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres tread badly distorted on inner edges

Fail 9 Apr 2013 29,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres tread badly distorted on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

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 ZGW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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