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DU59 EBC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,778 mi
Last recorded161,778 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 161,778 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

​Engine covers and ​under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 155,515 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 151,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 146,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 146,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working O/S N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 142,132 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service and parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 135,364 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,874 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 95,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread lifting

Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,262 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,929 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,346 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 52,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EBC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EBC, 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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DU59 EBC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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