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SH09 DFA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,097 mi
Last recorded48,097 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 DFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 48,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 45,719 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 45,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 43,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 41,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 39,305 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 36,423 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 34,006 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 32,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,277 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,684 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 29,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 23 Jul 2016 27,430 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 24,609 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 20,817 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 16,837 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 13,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 13,283 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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SH09 DFA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SH09 DFA, 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 DFA registered?

SH09 DFA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is SH09 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 DFA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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