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AK59 HJN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,705 mi
Last recorded160,705 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 HJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 160,705 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 151,027 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 151,027 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 134,358 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 124,261 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 120,727 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 120,727 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 116,694 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 116,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF brake discs worn/slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 113,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Sightly cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 113,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Sightly cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS cracked in treads and devoid of tread on inner edges. 205/60R15 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 109,839 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking/perishing on treads.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,735 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 105,735 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 100,581 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,994 miles

slight perishing on front tyres tread

Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre worn on inner shoulder

OSR tyre worn on inner shoulder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,495 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,129 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HJN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJN, 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 HJN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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