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DG09 ZHC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,115 mi
Last recorded143,115 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ZHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 143,115 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 138,719 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 138,719 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 130,510 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 113,809 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 113,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge but not to cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge but not to cords

Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,964 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 99,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 86,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,388 miles

front tyres low

slight bind front wheels

Pass 30 Dec 2011 57,624 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 41,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,035 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,028 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 6,516 miles

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 ZHC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

DG09 ZHC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2009.

Is DG09 ZHC safe to buy?

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