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SA09 DXU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,492 mi
Last recorded147,492 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 DXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 147,492 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 131,327 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure n/s/f inner plastic mudguard missing ()

Nearside Front n/s/f of cil damaged by jacking

Nearside Front n/s/r of front subframe fixing bolt to floor slight damage

Offside Front o/s/f of cil damaged by jacking

Oil leak oil leaks around engine and sump plug ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 131,202 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage o/s/r of bumper protruding edge near passenger door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure n/s/f inner plastic mudguard missing ()

Nearside Front n/s/f of cil damaged by jacking

Nearside Front n/s/r of front subframe fixing bolt to floor slight damage

Offside Front o/s/f of cil damaged by jacking

Offside Front o/s/f strut location tag not in slot of hub

Oil leak oil leaks around engine and sump plug ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 173,658 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front wheels are slightly rough when rotated

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 112,854 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 112,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 69,205 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside handbrake cable is slightly knotted

Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,205 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside handbrake cable is slightly knotted

Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,297 miles

Offside handbrake cable is slightly knotted

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,012 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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SA09 DXU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA09 DXU, 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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SA09 DXU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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