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AK59 VCJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

178,236 mi
Last recorded178,236 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 178,236 miles

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

exhaust centre sleeve joint clamps corroded and loose

Pass 5 Sep 2025 166,139 miles

Windscreen cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2024 150,131 miles

Windscreen cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2023 137,226 miles

Small chip in windscreen cracked off side

Pass 9 Sep 2022 123,660 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 123,659 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 122,465 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 110,879 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 101,020 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 94,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 86,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 69,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,221 miles

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

both rear tyres worn badly bald on inner edges and tread down to 2.0mm (change needed)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and tread worn down to 2.0mm (change needed)

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Dec 2013 39,137 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,551 miles

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 VCJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VCJ, 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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What year was AK59 VCJ registered?

AK59 VCJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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