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R88 DWL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

271,485 mi
Last recorded271,485 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 DWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 271,485 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 267,110 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 247,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 225,100 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 191,914 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 191,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad warninig wires cut

Pass 25 May 2021 158,119 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 157,762 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 147,343 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 118,605 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 118,581 miles

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

Both Front Rear Wishbone Bushes Splitting

No Wash to Rear Screen

Pass 27 Nov 2017 85,674 miles

middle seat belt covered up not tested

Pass 14 Dec 2016 49,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,463 miles

NSR Tyre nailed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,880 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,554 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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R88 DWL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 R88 DWL, 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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R88 DWL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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