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DG09 ZHL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,517 mi
Last recorded135,517 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ZHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 135,517 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 134,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2024 132,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 127,715 miles

O/S Bottom ball joint boot perished

Pass 31 Jan 2022 121,226 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 121,225 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 118,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 118,528 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 110,297 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 100,824 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 100,823 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 91,189 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,434 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,886 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,013 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,134 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 ZHL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

DG09 ZHL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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