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MK59 VGF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

335,822 mi
Last recorded335,822 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 VGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 335,822 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 335,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit applied 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose porous coverd in oil (1.1.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety dipping on all the underside (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 324,105 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 309,618 miles

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

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

Oil leak from sump pan area ()

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 294,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

oil leak

slight cracking to o/s/f wishbone back bush

Fail 3 Mar 2017 294,072 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front thin (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

oil leak

slight cracking to o/s/f wishbone back bush

Pass 31 Aug 2016 278,390 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear gear box mounting split

undertrays fitted covering floors

Fail 23 Aug 2016 277,286 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight misting of oil on o/s/f shocker

slight play in o/s/f wishbone bush back bush

Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,707 miles

Rear both sides rear tyre's wearing more on inner edge and close to legal limit

engine covers and undertrays fitted

undertray slightly insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2016 257,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear both sides rear tyre's wearing more on inner edge and close to legal limit

engine covers and undertrays fitted

undertray slightly insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2015 230,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 230,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 210,696 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 210,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 195,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Mar 2014 177,793 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 159,648 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 132,337 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 121,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 108,617 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,569 miles

rear tyres have only 2mm of tread left in places.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,514 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,122 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 46 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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MK59 VGF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK59 VGF, 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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MK59 VGF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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