2009 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · DE09 ACF
2009 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 102,344 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 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 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
DE09 ACF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 102,344 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.
DE09 ACF 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 (DE09 ACF) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge corroded & fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside edge corroded & fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DE09 ACF Mileage History
- 12/06/202397,589 mi
- 12/06/202397,590 mi+1 mi
- 11/07/202499,417 mi+1,827 mi
- 18/06/2025100,451 mi+1,034 mi
- 20/07/2026102,344 mi+1,893 mi
Average of roughly 1,532 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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