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DE59 EXB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,209 mi
Last recorded120,209 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 EXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 120,209 miles

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

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

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

surface rust to rear suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2024 115,481 miles

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 30 Aug 2023 110,600 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

Fail 30 Aug 2023 110,600 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 8 Sep 2022 103,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 97,120 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 97,120 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,437 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,308 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,480 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,594 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 52,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,960 miles

both rear tyre wearing on inner shaulder

Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 25,753 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 EXB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE59 EXB, 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 DE59 EXB registered?

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

Is DE59 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 EXB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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