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DG59 MMU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,129 mi
Last recorded149,129 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 MMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 149,129 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 142,912 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 142,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 134,404 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 127,544 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 127,544 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 113,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 102,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine undertray covering the leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr rear pads close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively sign of being warm on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 102,709 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine undertray covering the leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr rear pads close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively sign of being warm on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 87,214 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 87,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 72,627 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 59,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,576 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,157 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,059 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,380 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,022 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 MMU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG59 MMU, 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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DG59 MMU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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