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NU59 VCO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,953 mi
Last recorded108,953 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 VCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 108,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underside corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2025 108,952 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Co high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underside corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 105,885 miles

Rear Undeside corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2024 105,885 miles

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

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

Rear Undeside corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 101,697 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Underside corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2023 101,697 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both lights (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Underside corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2022 96,030 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 84,433 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 78,309 miles

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

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

rear brak pads not very good

Pass 5 Aug 2019 72,606 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,118 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,881 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 51,864 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,603 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 43,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,357 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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NU59 VCO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 NU59 VCO, 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 NU59 VCO registered?

NU59 VCO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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