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VN59 ECJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,854 mi
Last recorded108,854 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ECJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 108,854 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 108,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 101,544 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2023 94,528 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 94,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 86,324 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 86,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,114 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,139 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 77,139 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,481 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 66,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,424 miles

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,713 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rears (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear,adult seat belt not tested

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge but just on legal limit

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,196 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,801 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,459 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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VN59 ECJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN59 ECJ, 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 VN59 ECJ registered?

VN59 ECJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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