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EF59 CAA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,211 mi
Last recorded116,211 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 CAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 116,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 114,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Head lamp image poor (Head light condensated)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear General corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2024 114,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Worn inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Head lamp image poor (Head light condensated)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear General corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2023 108,337 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 108,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2022 101,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 96,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 94,349 miles

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

covers obscuring some components

Fail 1 Dec 2020 94,349 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))

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2019 90,331 miles

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,299 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,898 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,801 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,681 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,544 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,728 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,894 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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EF59 CAA 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 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 EF59 CAA, 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 EF59 CAA registered?

EF59 CAA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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