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AO59 TVW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,195 mi
Last recorded120,195 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 TVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 120,195 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 112,444 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 112,444 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 106,074 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 106,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 100,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 95,762 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 90,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 90,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,897 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 84,934 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 84,934 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 77,755 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside headlight water ingress

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2019 77,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside headlight water ingress

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2018 69,276 miles

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

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

Offside tyres both wear on edge

Rear both tyres minor cracking

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Jan 2018 69,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear both tyres minor cracking

Offside tyres both wear on edge

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

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2016 59,421 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck h-light aim/s

dash showing service due/over due

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Dec 2016 59,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck h-light aim/s

dash showing service due/over due

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2015 50,656 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 50,656 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 40,976 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,542 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 13,376 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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AO59 TVW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO59 TVW, 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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AO59 TVW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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