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EK59 UAM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

379,674 mi
Last recorded379,674 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 UAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 379,674 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged no sharp edges

Underbody corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 379,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged no sharp edges

Underbody corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 348,060 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sills front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under-tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Nov 2021 311,387 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 218,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2017 217,135 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 203,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 202,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 182,600 miles

n/s/f shocker has slight misting of oil

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 182,499 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired wishbone bolt to short (2.4.A.2)

n/s/f shocker has slight misting of oil

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2016 167,762 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 162,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 148,373 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 148,373 miles

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 131,993 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 131,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 111,236 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 111,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre depth getting low

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,769 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 64,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r outer side light inop

two front tyres low on tread

Pass 6 Oct 2012 64,697 miles

n/s/r outer side light inop

two front tyres low on tread

Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,628 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 49,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,610 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,960 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 UAM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 EK59 UAM, 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 UAM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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