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FL59 ULA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,722 mi
Last recorded116,722 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 ULA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 116,722 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension component's corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2026 116,721 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension component's corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2025 107,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 94,402 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 81,974 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp lens cracked and taped (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 79,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked and taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,815 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer tail light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 75,815 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer tail light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 73,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody covers fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 1 Jun 2020 73,344 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody covers fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,345 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2019 67,345 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 57,208 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 50,296 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - inner edge worn

Fail 30 May 2017 50,296 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - inner edge worn

Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,012 miles

front pads worn low and discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,680 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,207 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,696 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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FL59 ULA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL59 ULA, 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 FL59 ULA registered?

FL59 ULA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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