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VU09 WGE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

280,250 mi
Last recorded280,250 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 WGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 280,250 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 243,827 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 210,526 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 174,321 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 143,127 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 142,986 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 106,108 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,274 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 72,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 68,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 68,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 May 2013 52,586 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 37,022 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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VU09 WGE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU09 WGE, 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 VU09 WGE registered?

VU09 WGE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 WGE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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