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SO59 XGW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,014 mi
Last recorded126,014 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 XGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 126,014 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S REAR SURFACE CORROSSON (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 120,879 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR VERY DRY AND SURFACE CORROSSON (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 117,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VERY DRY ON FRONT AND REAR SURPENSION

Pass 13 Jul 2023 114,254 miles

N/S AND O/S SUSPENSION PARTS VERY DRY AND SURFACE CORROSSON

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STARTING TO CRACK ON D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STARTING TO CRACK ON D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 112,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 111,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 109,181 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake running hot

Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,791 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside indicator tell tale lamp and oil level indicator lamp on dim

rear discs rusty

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

various front and rear suspension components heavily rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2019 107,767 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shocks corroded

front and rear discs rusty

rear sub frame corroded

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

various front and rear suspension components heavily rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire damaged but secure

rear discs rusty

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

various front and rear suspension components heavily rusted

Fail 20 Feb 2018 105,170 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear discs rusty

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

various front and rear suspension components heavily rusted

front discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,140 miles

n/s/r tyre going bald edges + close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre going bald inner edge + close to limit

slight play in front link pins

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,755 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,084 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 65,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,586 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 47,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SO59 XGW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO59 XGW, 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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SO59 XGW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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