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FE09 LCU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,920 mi
Last recorded194,920 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 LCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 194,920 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 129,636 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 129,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,861 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,234 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 77,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bottoms of rear springs not visable

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bottoms of rear springs not visable

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,196 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 65,196 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,856 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bottoms of rear springs not visable

front pads close to sensor wire but still has about half the pad left

front to rear brake pipes undercover

Fail 26 Apr 2012 39,265 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,265 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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FE09 LCU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE09 LCU, 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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FE09 LCU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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