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AK59 VCN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,303 mi
Last recorded129,303 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 129,303 miles

All Rear Suspension Showing Slight Corrosion And Bush Wear

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Pipes Over Rear Subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Loose

Pass 3 Sep 2025 121,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 114,611 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 107,526 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 95,482 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 95,312 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 87,536 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 81,194 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,401 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 72,401 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,526 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres NSF, 2.7mm OSF, 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 65,525 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres NSF, 2.7mm OSF, 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,202 miles

Bulb check light on dash.

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,967 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,137 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,057 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 27,769 miles

Front tyres slight inner wear

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 VCN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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