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SM59 OLR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,255 mi
Last recorded89,255 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 OLR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 89,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 83,644 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 77,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 72,687 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 66,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 52,741 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 52,741 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 45,267 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 40,061 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 34,982 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 29,079 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 24,630 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 19,327 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 14,557 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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SM59 OLR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SM59 OLR, 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 SM59 OLR registered?

SM59 OLR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is SM59 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 OLR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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