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RJ09 DLV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

196,145 mi
Last recorded196,145 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 DLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 196,145 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 196,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 191,421 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 187,919 miles

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))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 187,910 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 182,988 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 182,988 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 176,627 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 170,531 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 170,531 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 165,942 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 159,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 159,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 153,540 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 147,992 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 147,992 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 138,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2016 138,817 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 125,971 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 125,971 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 109,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 95,564 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 79,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,762 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,876 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RJ09 DLV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RJ09 DLV, 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 RJ09 DLV registered?

RJ09 DLV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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