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EK59 VWT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,651 mi
Last recorded126,651 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 VWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 126,651 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 115,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2024 102,819 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 102,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 100,781 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,730 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,073 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,385 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,805 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,529 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,022 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 25,312 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 19,173 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 VWT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VWT, 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 EK59 VWT registered?

EK59 VWT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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