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AK59 DWF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,393 mi
Last recorded160,393 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 DWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 160,393 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 11 Jan 2023 145,303 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

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

grease escaping from n/s outer driveshaft gator

Fail 3 Jan 2023 144,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

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

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

grease escaping from n/s outer driveshaft gator

Pass 5 Jan 2022 128,670 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 117,400 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 107,477 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 105,047 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,169 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 96,776 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 96,774 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,575 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 8 Apr 2015 88,575 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,370 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 58,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,165 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,968 miles

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

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

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 DWF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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