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EA59 EDL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,004 mi
Last recorded103,004 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 EDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 103,004 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 103,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

n/s reverse light inop

n/s/r fog light inop

Pass 2 Oct 2023 94,401 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 86,632 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 79,044 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 70,122 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 70,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 63,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,073 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,771 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,745 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 42,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,371 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 29,989 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 23,862 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 18,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 18,118 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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EA59 EDL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EDL, 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 EA59 EDL registered?

EA59 EDL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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