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VN59 OVG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,949 mi
Last recorded109,949 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 OVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 109,949 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 109,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,563 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 5 Sep 2022 101,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,013 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

bulb error on dash

Fail 21 Aug 2019 76,112 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

bulb error on dash

Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,668 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,803 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 52,803 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 47,938 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,371 miles

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 22 Jan 2014 23,354 miles

n/s/r tyre running out of shape,inner edge

o/s/r tyre running out of shape,inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 15,873 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 OVG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VN59 OVG, 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 OVG registered?

VN59 OVG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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