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AK59 DRO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,378 mi
Last recorded177,378 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 DRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 177,378 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 177,367 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lever on caliper not operating (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 172,505 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 163,396 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of tread worn both sides of car 205/55 Z R 16 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 152,046 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges and inner brake pads wearing low.

Fail 15 Sep 2023 152,046 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges and inner brake pads wearing low.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 139,843 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders.

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 128,378 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,664 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn low on inner shoulders.

Fail 17 Sep 2020 120,664 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Both rear tyre treads worn low on inner shoulders.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 111,328 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 111,323 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulders both sides of car 205/55 VR 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 98,181 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,064 miles

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

Offside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner shoulders of tread

Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,744 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,487 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,339 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly and worn on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Sep 2013 55,546 miles

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,253 miles

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

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 DRO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DRO, 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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What year was AK59 DRO registered?

AK59 DRO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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