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AU59 VPG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,791 mi
Last recorded73,791 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VPG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 73,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 65,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 62,036 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 62,036 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre exhaust clamp rusted through (broken) (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 58,153 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,125 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen at centre (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,168 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,461 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively caliper arm not returning fully (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,309 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 44,309 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,195 miles

Rear tyres out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,483 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,145 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 23,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,370 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,129 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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AU59 VPG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AU59 VPG, 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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AU59 VPG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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