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DU59 XBX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,874 mi
Last recorded141,874 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 XBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 141,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 141,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 135,382 miles

Rear rear axle covered in underseal

undertray is fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2025 135,378 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt the boot is slightly cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded not seriously weakened

undertray is fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2024 129,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 123,078 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 122,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 117,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear suspension shocks bump stops slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2022 117,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear suspension shocks bump stops slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2021 111,681 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 111,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,762 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,584 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,014 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,541 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,165 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,666 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 53,076 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 47,022 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XBX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XBX, 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 XBX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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