2009 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · DA09 USP
2009 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 123,064 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DA09 USP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 123,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA09 USP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Skoda Octavia (DA09 USP) between September 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF Cut and Welded (8.2.2.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational on wrong side (5.2.3 (i))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour Black smoke (8.2.2.2 (d))”.
DA09 USP Mileage History
- 26/09/2023115,570 mi
- 23/05/2024117,075 mi+1,505 mi
- 27/02/2025117,170 mi+95 mi
- 12/05/2026123,056 mi+5,886 mi
- 30/06/2026123,064 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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