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DK09 WKS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,463 mi
Last recorded96,463 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 WKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 96,463 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Fail 21 May 2026 96,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 2 Jun 2025 84,657 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 84,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out off shape with flat spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 71,509 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 68,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shock absorber top covers detached.

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

Offside Rear shock absorber top covers detached.

Fail 25 Jan 2023 68,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shock absorber top covers detached.

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

Offside Rear shock absorber top covers detached.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 64,805 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,157 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,453 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 51,372 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 51,372 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,817 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,533 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,134 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,219 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,041 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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DK09 WKS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DK09 WKS, 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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DK09 WKS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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