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DG59 PKA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,406 mi
Last recorded146,406 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 PKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 146,406 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2020 146,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2019 137,576 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 137,560 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper arm not fully returning

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 127,721 miles

offside rear light unit cracked

slight wear both rear tyres inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2018 127,721 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

offside rear light unit cracked

slight wear both rear tyres inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2017 117,151 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 117,151 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,685 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 95,010 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 95,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 79,871 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,005 miles

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2013 66,005 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,917 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 PKA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PKA, 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 PKA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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