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EA59 UNP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

296,648 mi
Last recorded296,648 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 296,648 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2016 296,648 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

front wipers slight deteriorated

inside car center locking switch not working

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 256,366 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 256,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc c.v boot (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbond front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 209,499 miles

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 209,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 154,682 miles

Oil leak

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2013 154,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

air filter box slight loos

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2012 113,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 113,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UNP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNP, 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 UNP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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