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DU09 FSO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,105 mi
Last recorded137,105 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 FSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 137,105 miles

All steering & suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2025 131,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2024 125,389 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 119,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 113,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,521 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 96,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,668 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 74,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,426 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion Sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 63,425 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1 MM (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop is split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop is split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on the inside edge but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,647 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,534 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 37,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,487 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 FSO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 DU09 FSO, 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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DU09 FSO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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