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DY09 GHD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

264,267 mi
Last recorded264,267 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 GHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 264,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 264,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 263,507 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 263,507 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 260,072 miles

Genral corrosion under body

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 245,419 miles

General corrosion under body

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 245,419 miles

General corrosion under body

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 232,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 223,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 223,090 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 217,813 miles

undertray present

Pass 6 Sep 2019 204,514 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 175,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 146,026 miles

Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated buckle housing (5.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges. both sides (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 143,416 miles

Central Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated buckle housing deteriorated (5.2.3)

under trays and engine cover are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 143,416 miles

Central Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated buckle housing deteriorated (5.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

under trays and engine cover are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 115,446 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 112,376 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 112,226 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,001 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 105,001 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 104,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 93,867 miles

The near side rear tyre has a worn tread but not showing any cord

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,654 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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DY09 GHD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY09 GHD, 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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DY09 GHD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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