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DV09 FXT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,413 mi
Last recorded185,413 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 FXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 185,413 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 183,007 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 183,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 176,197 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 168,796 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 168,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 161,387 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Light damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated, has no movement

Fail 7 Oct 2022 161,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested grabbing (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Light damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated, has no movement

Pass 12 Oct 2021 154,327 miles

Nearside Front pad sensor loom broken

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r main arms bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 154,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm .rear bush mount split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front pad sensor loom broken

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm .rear bush mount started split and crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r main arms bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 146,223 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 141,552 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 132,166 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 125,663 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,295 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 113,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 96,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2014 79,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,502 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,637 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 48,637 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DV09 FXT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DV09 FXT, 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 DV09 FXT registered?

DV09 FXT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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