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VO59 XAK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,769 mi
Last recorded124,769 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 XAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 124,769 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 124,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 117,598 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 117,597 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

t p light on

Pass 6 Dec 2023 113,536 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 108,963 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear ,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 99,359 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 99,358 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 81,203 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Damage to nearside sill.

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,091 miles

Offside Rear wheel buckled

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

misting of oil on n/s/f shocker

Fail 24 Oct 2018 78,091 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel buckled

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

misting of oil on n/s/f shocker

Pass 14 Oct 2017 75,256 miles

Brake warning lamp on dash.

Buckle in offside rear wheel.

Damage to front screen.

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Front lower arms, rear bushes starting to split.

Nearside outer sill damaged at rear.

Oil film on nearside front suspension leg.

Various under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,245 miles

Front tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,962 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)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,694 miles

wear to front brake pads/discs.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,464 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,580 miles

cut in o/s/f inner sidewall

front tyres worn on inner edges

piece of metal in o/s/r tyre tread

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 XAK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAK, 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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VO59 XAK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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