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EO59 LGW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

193,484 mi
Last recorded193,484 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 LGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 193,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 193,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner thread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 155,552 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 155,552 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 146,559 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 145,809 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2017 123,050 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance has slight chip (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 May 2017 123,050 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance has slight chip (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 95,119 miles

rear o/s light lens cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2016 95,119 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front o/s (1.7.5a)

rear o/s light lens cracked

Pass 4 May 2016 76,517 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 76,517 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front o/s (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working rear n/s (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear n/s (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 76,517 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front o/s (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear n/s (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,720 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 69,720 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working Both (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 67,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 67,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,193 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 50,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,423 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Aug 2013 41,032 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,136 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 32,637 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,052 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 19,106 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 16,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 7,694 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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EO59 LGW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 EO59 LGW, 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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EO59 LGW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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