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SK59 VBA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

327,289 mi
Last recorded327,289 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 VBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 327,289 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 287,382 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 287,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 262,016 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 262,014 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 242,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 242,635 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 219,921 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake tube into car broken but secured with clip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi has been welded

heat shield been secured around dpf

Fail 9 Oct 2019 219,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake tube into car broken but secured with clip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi has been welded

heat shield been secured around dpf

Pass 5 Apr 2019 197,665 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 185,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 185,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 177,560 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 177,551 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2017 193,556 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 150,582 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 150,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F ANTIROLL BAR LINK TOP BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 140,463 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 128,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 124,107 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 113,034 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,854 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre wearing inside edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,452 miles

Rear window washers inopp

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

O/S & N/S front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,703 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)

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

front number plate cracked(not obscuring lettering)

rear brakes binding slightly

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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SK59 VBA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SK59 VBA, 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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SK59 VBA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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