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DG59 MKJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

156,891 mi
Last recorded156,891 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 MKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 156,891 miles

Offside Rear osr seat locked down unable to access seat belts

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2026 156,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear osr seat locked down unable to access seat belts

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 142,055 miles

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

Rear both trailing arms corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 132,577 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 122,585 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 116,367 miles

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

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

n/s rear shocker cover loose

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,168 miles

rear shocker dust cover loose

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,085 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear shocker dust cover loose

o/s rear brake has been hot

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 87,900 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

rear pads worn

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,551 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,519 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,291 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,761 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,162 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,898 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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DG59 MKJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DG59 MKJ, 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 DG59 MKJ registered?

DG59 MKJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is DG59 MKJ safe to buy?

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