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H21 DYF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,807 mi
Last recorded108,807 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 DYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 108,807 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2026 108,807 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 103,607 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 103,575 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 98,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 92,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 92,631 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,057 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 82,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,579 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,616 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,075 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Fail 13 Jun 2018 70,075 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,575 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,489 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,265 miles

Emissions Too Clean To Test

Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,342 miles

Emissions Too Clean To Test

Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine runs too clean for smoke test

Pass 30 May 2012 27,465 miles

front tyres close to limit

rear tyres cracking

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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H21 DYF 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 H21 DYF, 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 H21 DYF registered?

H21 DYF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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