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OV59 HEU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,553 mi
Last recorded162,553 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 HEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 162,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2025 162,543 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 157,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 156,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 150,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2023 150,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2022 143,229 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 143,227 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 134,540 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 134,540 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT DETERIORATED

OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 19 Mar 2020 130,061 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 18 Mar 2020 130,047 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 13 Mar 2019 123,527 miles

Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2019 123,527 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working NEARSIDE REAR OUTER UPPER (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE REAR OUTER CENTRE (4.2.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2018 113,802 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,811 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 100,278 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,817 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,159 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 87,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 87,053 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,232 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 74,502 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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OV59 HEU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OV59 HEU, 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 HEU registered?

OV59 HEU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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