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FL59 UWP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,710 mi
Last recorded156,710 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 UWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 156,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 149,880 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 149,880 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 143,043 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 132,090 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 132,090 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 124,179 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 124,177 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 118,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 113,173 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 113,172 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 98,649 miles

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

tyres osr2mm osf3mm nsr6mm nsf3mm

Fail 14 Sep 2017 98,607 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

tyres osr2mm osf3mm nsr6mm nsf3mm

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,853 miles

osr4mm osf5mm nsr7mm nsf5mm

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,066 miles

osr4mm osf4mm nsr4mm nsf2.5

Pass 30 Aug 2014 60,975 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 60,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 48,954 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,726 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 43,724 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,622 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 UWP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

FL59 UWP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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