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AK59 VLM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,148 mi
Last recorded202,148 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 202,148 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 191,184 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 155,378 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2019 155,378 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 127,040 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 112,875 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight inner edge wear

Nearside Rear 2nd side light out

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm and inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops perished

center exhaust joint slight corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,764 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

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

engine covers & under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 97,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

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

centre exhaust clamps corroded

engine covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6-2mm inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear 2nd side light otu

offside rear handbrake lever slight maladjustment

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 3mm

nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 42,105 miles

both rear tyres slight inner edge wear

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 VLM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VLM, 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 VLM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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