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DE59 EVM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,870 mi
Last recorded154,870 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 EVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 154,870 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front brake / bearing noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2023 154,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front brake / bearing noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2022 149,161 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2022 149,157 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2021 141,904 miles

Nearside Outer door sill damaged.

Nearside Rear lamp damaged.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

high level brake light disconnected and not working.

Fail 12 Nov 2021 141,900 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer door sill damaged.

Nearside Rear lamp damaged.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

high level brake light disconnected and not working.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,317 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

n/s/r lamp damaged.

Fail 29 Oct 2020 133,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

n/s/r lamp damaged.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 122,890 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front boots cracking on joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on inner edge and rear tyres 3mm

both rear shock bump stops perished on shock covers

near side Indicator tell-tale very slightly eliminates when off but working

Fail 29 Oct 2019 122,885 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front boots cracking on joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad very low about 2mm near limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres wearing on inner edge and rear tyres 3mm

both rear shock bump stops perished on shock covers

near side Indicator tell-tale very slightly eliminates when off but working

Pass 22 Oct 2018 110,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front indicator side repeater inner LED not working over 50% working

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear shock bump stops perished on shock covers

engine and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

near side Indicator tell-tale very slightly eliminates with off side indicator tell-tale

Fail 18 Oct 2018 110,702 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front indicator side repeater inner LED not working over 50% working

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear shock bump stops perished on shock covers

engine and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

near side Indicator tell-tale very slightly eliminates with off side indicator tell-tale

Pass 23 Oct 2017 100,390 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 100,390 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,309 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 19 Oct 2016 89,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 26 Oct 2015 76,298 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 76,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 66,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 66,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light slightly dim.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 56,600 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,209 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 42,195 miles

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

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 EVM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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