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WG59 EBP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,029 mi
Last recorded205,029 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 EBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 205,029 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 202,349 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 197,046 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 189,086 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 183,036 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 183,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 173,675 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 164,158 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk casing missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 159,523 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 3 Nov 2017 140,477 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 3 Nov 2017 140,477 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Central Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge bald 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,227 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 122,220 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 104,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,818 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 60,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,169 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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WG59 EBP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 WG59 EBP, 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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WG59 EBP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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