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FJ59 LZH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

228,745 mi
Last recorded228,745 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 LZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 228,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 228,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 216,954 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 216,950 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 207,767 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 191,087 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 183,296 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 177,331 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 170,829 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 170,790 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 151,254 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 150,623 miles

rear o/s boot strut loose on body

Fail 24 Aug 2016 150,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear o/s boot strut loose on body

Pass 4 Sep 2015 128,430 miles

Nearside Front worn low on edge

Offside Front fog light unit missing

Offside Front seat base cover worn

Pass 12 Sep 2014 101,769 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,262 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,435 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,907 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,831 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 LZH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FJ59 LZH, 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 FJ59 LZH registered?

FJ59 LZH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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