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ST59 DLU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,728 mi
Last recorded114,728 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 DLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 114,728 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underbody has general surface rust

Fail 29 Feb 2024 114,728 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underbody has general surface rust

Pass 27 Feb 2023 106,925 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 99,529 miles

front-rear brake discs poor-rusting-rear pads wearing low,back plates poor-rusting,front suspension arm bushes poor

ns mirror loose,oil leak,nsr bumper reflector incomplete,suspension-shockers-arms-rear frame-exhaust clamp rusting,shockers oily-weak,tracking required,nsr tyre tread uneven wear

Fail 13 Nov 2021 99,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

front-rear brake discs poor-rusting-rear pads wearing low,back plates poor-rusting,front suspension arm bushes poor

ns mirror loose,oil leak,nsr bumper reflector incomplete,suspension-shockers-arms-rear frame-exhaust clamp rusting,shockers oily-weak,tracking required,nsr tyre tread uneven wear

Pass 11 Nov 2020 96,286 miles

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Fail 11 Nov 2020 96,285 miles

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

exhaust-underbody-suspension-arms-springs-subframe rusting,front shockers deteriorating-oily,front brake discs poor-judder,tyre treads very low,service sign active

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,426 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 88,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 88,424 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak around engine, gearbox and steering rack ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,231 miles

osf and nsf wheel bearings starting to make noise

osr tyre worn unevenly to mot limits on inner edge

slight blow and some insecurity on middle exhaust clamp

Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,838 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 9 Oct 2015 63,837 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc's worn & corroded

o/s/r tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,576 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Dec 2012 32,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST59 DLU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST59 DLU, 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 ST59 DLU registered?

ST59 DLU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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