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N7 DGW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,595 mi
Last recorded117,595 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 DGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 117,595 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,788 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 111,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe / clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 106,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe / clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,654 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 83,514 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,765 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,087 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,615 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,778 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 54,778 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 49,375 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 7 May 2014 42,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 35,372 miles

Emission's 0.02K

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,773 miles

emissions 0.02K

Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,703 miles

smoke test 0.01

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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N7 DGW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N7 DGW, 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 N7 DGW registered?

N7 DGW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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