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AK59 DJE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,193 mi
Last recorded185,193 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 DJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 185,193 miles

206/55r16

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 162,872 miles

205/55r16

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

under body panels fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 162,872 miles

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

205/55r16

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

under body panels fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 136,702 miles

205/55r16

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

under body panels fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 112,768 miles

205/55r16

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,560 miles

205/55/16

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 91,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

205/55/16

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,383 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 40,205 miles

All brake pads heavily worn, fronts to limit.

Brake fluid level very low

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,205 miles

All brake pads heavily worn, fronts to limit.

Brake fluid level very low

Pass 19 Feb 2011 18,351 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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AK59 DJE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DJE, 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 DJE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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