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FV59 DBX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,991 mi
Last recorded196,991 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 DBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 196,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 196,991 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 190,745 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 184,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 172,712 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 172,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 166,851 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 166,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 160,403 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 154,252 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 114,113 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 148,078 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 136,590 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 136,590 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 122,845 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 122,845 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 111,827 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

n/s and o/s rear lower middle position lamp bulbs not working

n/s/r bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,620 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear middle lower position lamp bulbs not working

n/s/r bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,939 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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FV59 DBX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV59 DBX, 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 FV59 DBX registered?

FV59 DBX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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