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DU09 FSL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

257,741 mi
Last recorded257,741 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 FSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 257,741 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 257,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 206,451 miles

o/S R tyre low inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 178,858 miles

front suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 141,669 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 107,907 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,955 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,640 miles

metal in n/s r tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2009 53 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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DU09 FSL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DU09 FSL, 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 DU09 FSL registered?

DU09 FSL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is DU09 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU09 FSL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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