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FE59 LVC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,539 mi
Last recorded86,539 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 LVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 86,539 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2026 86,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,936 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 73,915 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 63,145 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe and Components Corroded.

Fail 20 Aug 2024 63,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe and Components Corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 60,567 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroding but servicable at test

Pass 19 Aug 2022 58,162 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,542 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,693 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 52,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres slightly cracked on outer sidewall

Rear tyres worn misshaped slightly on inside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2019 48,445 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,970 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,887 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,082 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,494 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,077 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,573 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,989 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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FE59 LVC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE59 LVC, 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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FE59 LVC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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