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MP59 DAP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

207,891 mi
Last recorded207,891 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP59 DAP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 207,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 183,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 177,596 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 172,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 161,241 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 149,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 133,989 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 133,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 123,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking, 5.0mm, 205/55R16.91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking, 3.0mm, 205/55R16.91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking, 4.0mm, 205/55R16.91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 123,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking, 5.0mm, 205/55R16.91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking, 3.0mm, 205/55R16.91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking, 4.0mm, 205/55R16.91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,366 miles

Child seat(s) fitted preventing inspection of seat belt(s)

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 99,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,693 miles

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

Under body cover fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 83,693 miles

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under body cover fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 66,783 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,268 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 50,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,771 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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MP59 DAP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MP59 DAP, 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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MP59 DAP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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