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VN59 UUK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

217,860 mi
Last recorded217,860 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 UUK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 217,860 miles

Rear Tyres worn out of shape on inner edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 217,860 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)

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

Rear Tyres worn out of shape on inner edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 191,822 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 191,822 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 191,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 167,220 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 167,212 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 143,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 143,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 113,823 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,032 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 UUK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UUK, 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 UUK registered?

VN59 UUK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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