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EK59 FGU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,402 mi
Last recorded146,402 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 FGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 146,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Smell of fuel under bonnet but no visual leaks

Pass 30 Apr 2025 137,113 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2024 134,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 129,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 126,024 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 122,248 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 122,248 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 122,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 121,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 113,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,244 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 96,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 86,187 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 63,330 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 47,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,275 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 21,313 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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EK59 FGU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EK59 FGU, 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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EK59 FGU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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