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AK59 VHL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

162,385 mi
Last recorded162,385 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 162,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake reading slightly low

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover slightly broken (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 162,385 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake reading slightly low

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover slightly broken (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 151,416 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 151,416 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel cooler insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 135,048 miles

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2018 135,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs corroded

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2017 119,914 miles

bulb warning light on

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

poss timing belt due

Fail 16 Oct 2017 119,914 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve corroded and split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

bulb warning light on

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

poss timing belt due

Pass 7 Nov 2016 107,785 miles

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

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2016 107,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

clutch judder

offside handbrake low

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 27 Oct 2015 90,366 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

clutch judder

offside handbrake low

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,289 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 75,282 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,553 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,013 miles

dampness at fuel fiter area

nearside rear upper outer tail light inop

offside rear lower outer tail light inop

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

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 VHL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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