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VO59 NGJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,730 mi
Last recorded72,730 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 NGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 72,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR & OSR - Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS Light on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,121 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 65,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 59,122 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 50,786 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inter edge (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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inter edge and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 46,769 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 46,768 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 36,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise front plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 36,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr front tyre has bulge on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise front plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,702 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,504 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,751 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,250 miles

front tyres wearing more on inner shoulders

rear tyres feathering on inner shoulders

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 11 Sep 2012 10,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 10,238 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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VO59 NGJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VO59 NGJ, 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 VO59 NGJ registered?

VO59 NGJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2009.

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