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DRZ 5666

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,171 mi
Last recorded69,171 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 5666
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 69,171 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension very rusty.

Fail 27 Feb 2024 68,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension very rusty.

Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 57,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,238 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,727 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 50,727 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front auto leveller linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 43,774 miles

Slight oil leak in the turbo oil pipe area.

Fail 21 Nov 2018 43,774 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Slight oil leak in the turbo oil pipe area.

Pass 2 Dec 2017 39,307 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 34,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces Heavily Corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,673 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 23,627 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 19,309 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 14,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 14,817 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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DRZ 5666 is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DRZ 5666, 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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DRZ 5666 is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2009.

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