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NU59 VWV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,756 mi
Last recorded97,756 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 VWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 97,756 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 91,656 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,404 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 76,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 70,317 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,632 miles

Nearside Rear chassis rail box section above road spring is corroding

Nearside Rear suspension arm is corroding

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis box section above road spring is corroding

Offside Rear lower suspension arm is corroding

Rear suspension tubular sub frame is corroding

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2020 58,781 miles

Offside Front wing mirror side repeater one of 3 leds not very bright

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

rear suspension sub frame & suspension components have some general corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2020 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror side repeater one of 3 leds not very bright

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

rear suspension sub frame & suspension components have some general corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,038 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,882 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 47,991 miles

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

undershields fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 47,991 miles

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

undershields fitted

Nearside Rear Lower brake caliper securing device missing bolt missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 43,768 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R + O/S/R SMALL CRACKS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 40,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK TOP DUST COVER (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R + O/S/R SMALL CRACKS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 36,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,695 miles

spare tyre missing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 25,933 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 VWV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NU59 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

NU59 VWV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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