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TG59 ARE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,403 mi
Last recorded164,403 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTG59 ARE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 164,403 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 154,866 miles

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

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 22 Jun 2022 116,133 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 116,133 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 113,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 113,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 106,308 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and floors

Fail 20 Dec 2019 106,308 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and floors

Pass 29 Dec 2018 98,027 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 98,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated both front tyres visible stress marks (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 88,819 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 87,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both near limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,197 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,673 miles

slight damage to nearside wheel rim

Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,464 miles

n/s/r wheel slight damage

Pass 20 Dec 2012 46,298 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 46,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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TG59 ARE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 TG59 ARE, 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 TG59 ARE registered?

TG59 ARE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is TG59 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for TG59 ARE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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