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SB59 MSU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

213,889 mi
Last recorded213,889 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 MSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 213,889 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 210,584 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 184,267 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes damp

o/s/r shock absorber damp

o/s/r tyre bald inside edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 179,938 miles

front wishbone rear bushes perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 176,589 miles

front wishbone rear bushes perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 173,642 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 168,123 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 168,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 163,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 163,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 158,656 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

nsr brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2017 158,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisey (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2016 151,139 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 129,961 miles

steel wheels fitted on front and alloy wheels fitted on rear

Pass 21 Dec 2013 119,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 94,359 miles

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

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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SB59 MSU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SB59 MSU, 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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SB59 MSU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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