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DU59 EAC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,651 mi
Last recorded138,651 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 EAC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 138,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all mounted components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 138,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all mounted components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 131,262 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 123,259 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 115,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,269 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2021 106,062 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower suspension arm rear bushes slight cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounting bushes slight cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight perishing to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2021 106,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower suspension arm rear bushes slight cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounting bushes slight cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight perishing to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 101,621 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,488 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,876 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 70,015 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,445 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 52,303 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,140 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 34,036 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,946 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 24,946 miles

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

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

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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DU59 EAC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU59 EAC, 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 DU59 EAC registered?

DU59 EAC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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