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AK59 DVB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,210 mi
Last recorded176,210 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 DVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 176,210 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 169,619 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 159,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 143,453 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 126,386 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,243 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2020 126,242 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre low pressure / sidewall marked

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge + cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2019 122,777 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 122,776 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2018 120,385 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 120,385 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 111,512 miles

corrosion to rear discs

o/s/f tyre close to limit / badly worn inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,752 miles

o/s/f sidelight came on when tapped

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 May 2016 99,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 86,549 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 86,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 73,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 73,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,712 miles

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

nearside rear lower inner to outer sill has had a repair and a gap were not completly welded but is adequate

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 DVB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DVB, 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 DVB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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