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SH09 DCU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,007 mi
Last recorded214,007 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 DCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 214,007 miles

rear brake discs badly worn

Fail 1 Sep 2015 213,984 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush suspension arm bushes perished and deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

o.s.f and n.s.f outer sills corroding

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 29 Aug 2014 168,719 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 134,942 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SH09 DCU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH09 DCU, 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 SH09 DCU registered?

SH09 DCU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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