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DU59 DZL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,170 mi
Last recorded191,170 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 DZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 191,170 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 174,149 miles

Central central stop light not working

Reverse lights not working

Fail 11 Jul 2023 174,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Central central stop light not working

Reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Jun 2022 162,045 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 162,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 140,579 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 140,576 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 127,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop torn

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop torn

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 127,345 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear seat belt,s not tested

Pass 28 Dec 2018 107,629 miles

1 of 2 number plate lights not working

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 88,056 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,697 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 68,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,674 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,385 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,035 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,898 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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DU59 DZL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU59 DZL, 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 DU59 DZL registered?

DU59 DZL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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