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MA59 XEB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,567 mi
Last recorded175,567 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 XEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 175,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 170,355 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 165,692 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 160,233 miles

rear brake discs corroding.

high level stop lamp not working.

Fail 2 Mar 2023 160,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

high level stop lamp not working.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 149,492 miles

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 140,193 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 135,395 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 126,137 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear tyre very close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 115,009 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 105,492 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,172 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,386 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,365 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,326 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 70,324 miles

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

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

Nearside rear pads getting low

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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MA59 XEB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MA59 XEB, 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 MA59 XEB registered?

MA59 XEB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is MA59 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA59 XEB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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