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FV59 AWU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,126 mi
Last recorded64,126 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 AWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 64,126 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2026 64,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 63,849 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 61,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp faded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2024 61,215 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp faded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2022 61,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 61,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 46,348 miles

Front Windscreen has a slight Stonechip but not affecting Driver's view

Fail 31 Jan 2022 46,346 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has a slight Stonechip but not affecting Driver's view

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Discs scored/pitted

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Pads wearing low

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 42,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 41,360 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 39,828 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,251 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,771 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 35,268 miles

emissions not detected during test

Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,754 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,641 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,075 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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FV59 AWU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV59 AWU, 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 FV59 AWU registered?

FV59 AWU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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The MOT history for FV59 AWU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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