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DU09 OWR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,378 mi
Last recorded88,378 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 OWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 88,378 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 88,378 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,528 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 85,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,925 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 82,925 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 79,441 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 75,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 70,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 68,652 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,586 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,416 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 56,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,730 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 43,362 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,451 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,491 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)

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 OWR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 DU09 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

DU09 OWR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is DU09 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU09 OWR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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