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FE09 LVU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,973 mi
Last recorded119,973 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 LVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 119,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 113,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 104,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 99,145 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,041 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,101 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 87,101 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,719 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (205/60r 15) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 80,719 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (205/60r 15) (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (205/60r 15) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,495 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,848 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 61,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,400 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 41,400 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,916 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,824 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 LVU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 FE09 LVU, 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 FE09 LVU registered?

FE09 LVU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is FE09 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE09 LVU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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