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FJ59 FLV

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

208,110 mi
Last recorded208,110 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 FLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 208,110 miles

engine and under covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 208,103 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ns and os lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower engine mounting split (6.1.D.1a)

engine and under covers fitted

nsf anti roll bar link rod ball joint boot split

nsr shcok damp

nsr tyre close to legal limit and outer sidewall damage

oil leak

osr tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

radiator header tank empty

slight exhaust leak on centre exhaust

water leak

Pass 27 May 2015 200,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 200,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2014 140,712 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 140,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,979 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,138 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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FJ59 FLV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJ59 FLV, 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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FJ59 FLV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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