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AK59 DZM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

227,837 mi
Last recorded227,837 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 DZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 227,837 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 227,819 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 225,383 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 225,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 209,993 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2024 209,249 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 196,451 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 183,067 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 178,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 169,097 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 168,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 154,294 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper lever not on resting stop

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 141,139 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 141,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 120,757 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,869 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 53,578 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DZM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK59 DZM registered?

AK59 DZM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is AK59 DZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 DZM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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