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EA59 ECY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,018 mi
Last recorded97,018 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 ECY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 97,018 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 97,018 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 82,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 70,680 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 70,680 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 70,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 67,819 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Vehicles emissions too clean to produce any emissions related data.

Pass 18 Jan 2020 66,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to the limit. and wearing on the inner and outer edges. 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak underside vehicle. Further investigation will be required to determine location

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 25 Jan 2019 62,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to the limit. and wearing on the inner and outer edges. 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak underside vehicle. Further investigation will be required to determine location

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,758 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,774 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,117 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,581 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,545 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 39,791 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,972 miles

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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EA59 ECY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA59 ECY, 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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EA59 ECY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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