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AK59 DMO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

241,191 mi
Last recorded241,191 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 DMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 241,191 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 227,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 217,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 217,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 limit applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 200,862 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 185,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake disc discolouration

Pass 17 Dec 2020 171,453 miles

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

oil level below min mark

Pass 3 Feb 2020 160,037 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Fail 29 Jan 2020 160,018 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 9 Jan 2020 158,729 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 132,821 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2018 107,738 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have slight shoulder wear evident

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,411 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 88,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winter tyres fitted all round

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,781 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,524 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 DMO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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