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AO59 VBT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

187,846 mi
Last recorded187,846 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VBT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 187,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 179,171 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 172,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 162,866 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 162,632 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 155,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 144,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 136,679 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 136,678 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 121,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 102,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 63,219 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,018 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,213 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,067 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,507 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 VBT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AO59 VBT, 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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What year was AO59 VBT registered?

AO59 VBT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is AO59 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 VBT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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