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AK59 DNF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,686 mi
Last recorded161,686 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 161,686 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 161,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 161,594 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake valve leaking abs pump? (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 156,662 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 156,662 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 153,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 153,073 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeping to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 149,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jul 2021 145,446 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 145,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 136,212 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 129,584 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)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 129,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,820 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 109,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 90,334 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,122 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,111 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2013 64,262 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DNF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DNF, 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 DNF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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