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FJ59 LZU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,884 mi
Last recorded258,884 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 258,884 miles

oil light flashes 4 times on start up

Pass 25 Aug 2016 237,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint ARB Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear centre and n/s seatbelt stalk casings damaged although function unaffected

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Aug 2016 237,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint ARB Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear centre and n/s seatbelt stalk casings damaged although function unaffected

Slight play in steering rack

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 217,478 miles

Bulb failure warning light illuminated but no apparent bulb failure.

Centre seat belt buckle surround broken--- operation OK.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 217,478 miles

Bulb failure warning light illuminated but no apparent bulb failure.

Centre seat belt buckle surround broken--- operation OK.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 190,261 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 165,565 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 10 Sep 2012 118,354 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,263 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LZU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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