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NV59 VTX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,878 mi
Last recorded198,878 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 VTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 198,878 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner/rear bush on bottom arm, starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint dust cover starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner/rear bush on bottom arm, starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 180,168 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 11 May 2015 180,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 21 May 2014 158,342 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 158,342 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 154,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 154,627 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 13,445 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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NV59 VTX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NV59 VTX, 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 NV59 VTX registered?

NV59 VTX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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