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VE59 TNK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,301 mi
Last recorded147,301 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 TNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 147,301 miles

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

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))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 141,084 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody has surface rust

Fail 7 Dec 2024 141,065 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody has surface rust

Pass 13 Dec 2023 135,738 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S INNER EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 135,613 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S INNER EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 126,179 miles

1, FRONT AND REAR DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION . O/S REAR TYRE ON LIMIT FOR WEAR .ENGINE MISTING IN OIL. SLIGHT WEAR IN ENGINE MOUNT STABILISER. REAR DAMPER SHROUDS DROPPED.BODYWORK DAMAGE EVEIDENT.

Fail 29 Nov 2022 126,179 miles

1, FRONT AND REAR DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION . O/S REAR TYRE ON LIMIT FOR WEAR .ENGINE MISTING IN OIL. SLIGHT WEAR IN ENGINE MOUNT STABILISER. REAR DAMPER SHROUDS DROPPED.BODYWORK DAMAGE EVEIDENT.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 118,260 miles

1, rear indicators fadeing. 2, front o.s tyre worn on inner shoulder and app limit

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,668 miles

1, body work damage evident. 2, n/s rear tyre app limit. 3, n/s front drop link slightly worn. 4,o/s rear indicator fading.5,rear discs showing wear. 6, engine transmission noise evident.

Fail 17 Dec 2020 110,668 miles

1, body work damage evident. 2, n/s rear tyre app limit. 3, n/s front drop link slightly worn. 4,o/s rear indicator fading.5,rear discs showing wear. 6, engine transmission noise evident.

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 104,156 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 96,660 miles

1,rear discs deteriorating./signs of wear. 2,rear indicator fadeing / reflector damaged.

Fail 12 Dec 2018 96,659 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front axle and rear axle pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened axle discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1,rear discs deteriorating./signs of wear. 2,rear indicator fadeing / reflector damaged.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 95,881 miles

front axle pads getting low

o/s front and o/s rear tyres on limit, worn badly on inner shoulder.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,773 miles

o/s front brake pads getting low

o/s front tyre feathering on inner tread

o/s rear tyre on limit for wear worn on inner shoulder

rear centre seat belt catch shroud missing but operative

rear tailgate damaged.

rear tailgate damaged.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 77,773 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing incomplete /damaged (1.5.1a)

o/s front brake pads getting low

o/s front tyre feathering on inner tread

o/s rear tyre on limit for wear worn on inner shoulder

rear centre seat belt catch shroud missing but operative

rear tailgate damaged.

rear tailgate damaged.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,206 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Fail 30 Nov 2015 65,097 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Pass 29 Nov 2014 46,367 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 33,036 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,373 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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VE59 TNK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE59 TNK, 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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VE59 TNK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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