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AK59 DZA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,520 mi
Last recorded139,520 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 DZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 139,520 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 139,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 130,008 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 130,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 124,858 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 110,070 miles

Coolant low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2020 110,070 miles

Coolant low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,623 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))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 103,623 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 25 Jul 2018 96,210 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 89,451 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,796 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,238 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 61,909 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,201 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,821 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 23,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres wearing on inner surface

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when spun

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 DZA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DZA, 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 DZA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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