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AK59 DPO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,690 mi
Last recorded241,690 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 DPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 241,690 miles

Nearside outer sill is damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2020 228,412 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill has been repaired

Fail 15 Jan 2020 228,265 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.0 is the limit (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear outer sill has been repaired

Pass 23 Jan 2019 200,377 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 180,694 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 161,336 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 140,887 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2017 140,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2017 119,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,840 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 111,620 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,432 miles

Emissions too low to record (DPF)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 92,432 miles

Emissions too low to record (DPF)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,323 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,604 miles

Offside rear tyre worn inner quarter and close to legal minimum

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 DPO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DPO, 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 DPO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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