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AK59 DVF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,111 mi
Last recorded127,111 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 127,111 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

brake imbalance detected across front axle

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

slight brake bind at both front brakes

Fail 16 Oct 2021 127,111 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

brake imbalance detected across front axle

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

slight brake bind at both front brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,399 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 111,992 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 111,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 31 Oct 2018 101,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Damage, Outer Sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Worn Inner Edge (bald) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 87,615 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Damage, Outer Sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Worn Inner Edge (bald) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,380 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,781 miles

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

fuel cooler slightly damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,502 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,346 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,436 miles

center rear seat belt anchor casing missing.

floor pan fuel cooler damaged.

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 DVF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DVF, 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 DVF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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