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NL09 DVO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,759 mi
Last recorded123,759 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 DVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 123,759 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 110,360 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 110,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 88,174 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 85,693 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 81,525 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 81,525 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 78,791 miles

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

front headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,838 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,489 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,853 miles

Oil leak

small cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,320 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 61,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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NL09 DVO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NL09 DVO, 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 NL09 DVO registered?

NL09 DVO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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