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SV59 OTU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,231 mi
Last recorded46,231 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 OTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 46,231 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low & fitted inside out (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 46,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off lifting at ends (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low & fitted inside out (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 44,181 miles

Underside has surface rust on some components

Pass 24 Sep 2024 40,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 37,420 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 37,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 33,644 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 30,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,562 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,159 miles

Under vehicle body has cover with sealant

Pass 17 Sep 2018 24,083 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,680 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 22,680 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 20,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,522 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 17,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 14,958 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 14,958 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

All 4 tyres cracked and perished

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,327 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all 4 tyres slighty cracked and perished between tread

Pass 17 Sep 2012 9,296 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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SV59 OTU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV59 OTU, 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 SV59 OTU registered?

SV59 OTU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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