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AK59 VCP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,061 mi
Last recorded188,061 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VCP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 188,061 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 178,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 169,283 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 160,695 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 160,695 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 150,774 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 150,768 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 140,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 140,831 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 130,619 miles

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

large seatcover fitted in rear [no seatbelt access]

Fail 15 Aug 2020 130,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake wear indicator warning light on [visibly checked pads hardly worn]

large seatcover fitted in rear [no seatbelt access]

Pass 6 Nov 2019 124,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm ran off [inner and outer] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2018 116,005 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise, right on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 105,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 92,635 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 92,635 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,124 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,011 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,446 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 59,446 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,234 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

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 VCP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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