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OV59 EJX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,024 mi
Last recorded153,024 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 EJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 153,024 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 146,970 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 146,970 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 141,224 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front ( Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 131,109 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 123,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 118,462 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 111,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,892 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,220 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 94,220 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,030 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2014 52,567 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2014 52,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,536 miles

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 3 Sep 2012 37,761 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside + offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge's

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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OV59 EJX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OV59 EJX, 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 OV59 EJX registered?

OV59 EJX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is OV59 EJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 EJX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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