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DK09 WLX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

180,488 mi
Last recorded180,488 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 180,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside corroded, vehicle appears to have been stood

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f and n/s/r brake discs rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2025 180,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside corroded, vehicle appears to have been stood

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f and n/s/r brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2024 178,996 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s park brake low effort

Pass 4 Oct 2023 175,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f headlamp poor pattern

Pass 13 Oct 2022 170,044 miles

Smell of diesel fumes under bonnet

rattle o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 29 Sep 2021 165,625 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 161,831 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 160,466 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 158,349 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 154,154 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 150,288 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2016 144,709 miles

rear brake pads look worn

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 138,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 132,822 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 124,083 miles

Nearside undergaurd broken.>>> Both rear shock absorber covers adrift.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 92,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WLX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 WLX, 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 DK09 WLX registered?

DK09 WLX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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