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DG59 OZV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,290 mi
Last recorded158,290 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 OZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 158,290 miles

Central stop lamp not illuminating

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 167,802 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Central stop lamp not illuminating

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 139,368 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 139,368 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 117,467 miles

Front Pads Wearing Unevenly

Nail In Near Side Rear Tyre

Near Side Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 117,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Pads Wearing Unevenly

Nail In Near Side Rear Tyre

Near Side Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 96,682 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,818 miles

1 of 4 offside rear position lamps not working.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,772 miles

Rear tyres worn on innner edges

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,523 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 47,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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 OZV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OZV, 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 OZV registered?

DG59 OZV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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