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DE59 EWB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,391 mi
Last recorded163,391 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 163,391 miles

Central brake light inop

brake warning light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2025 157,545 miles

brake wear light on dash

Fail 17 Sep 2025 157,545 miles

Offside Front 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))

brake wear light on dash

Pass 22 Aug 2024 150,552 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

centre brake light inop

Fail 22 Aug 2024 150,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

centre brake light inop

Pass 18 Sep 2023 143,667 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 137,367 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 137,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2021 129,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 129,118 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 125,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 119,730 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 110,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on inner side

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner side

Offside Front tyre worn on inner side

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,293 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,245 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,845 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,166 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,166 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,535 miles

split in near side front tyre side wall

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,792 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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DE59 EWB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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