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AK59 DHJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,405 mi
Last recorded136,405 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 DHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 136,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area corrosion evident (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area corrosion evident (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 136,405 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area corrosion evident (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area corrosion evident (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 125,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 104,485 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 99,909 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs rusted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes perished (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 99,909 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs rusted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes perished (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,413 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 87,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,940 miles

Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn but meets requirments (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visual inspection only ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

underside of engine covered

underside of vehicle covered

Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,274 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes deteriorated !!

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,094 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 34,233 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 25,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK59 DHJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK59 DHJ, 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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AK59 DHJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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