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FE59 LVM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,899 mi
Last recorded168,899 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 LVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 168,899 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2025 168,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2024 153,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 153,056 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 140,713 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake has slightly high travel

Pass 18 Oct 2022 137,549 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 135,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 131,217 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 125,609 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 119,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 119,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. PRS DONE (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,885 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,822 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,880 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,233 miles

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

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2013 77,867 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LVM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LVM, 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 LVM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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