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DE59 EVK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

167,268 mi
Last recorded167,268 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 EVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 167,268 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2026 167,213 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2025 151,330 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe surface corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2025 151,330 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe surface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2024 141,461 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 141,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative device broken N/S rear lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 133,120 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread - and insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 124,884 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread - and insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 124,766 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm - BOTH tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread - and insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 118,524 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 118,524 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 112,166 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 112,166 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 103,233 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 103,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 103,230 miles

Emissions not tested Due to unknown cambelt history (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt opens up on lock to lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,909 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 85,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,218 miles

STRONG ADVISE* both rear tyre worn down to legal limits and perishing

Fail 30 Mar 2016 70,218 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

STRONG ADVISE* both rear tyre worn down to legal limits and perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 28,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE59 EVK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DE59 EVK, 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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DE59 EVK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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