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FV59 NEJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

208,589 mi
Last recorded208,589 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 NEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 208,589 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 182,064 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 181,975 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.0 limit (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 142,509 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, uneven wear, inner edge worn close to PLY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 115,785 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,470 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jun 2018 109,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 28 Jun 2016 89,365 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 89,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres mishaped

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

chips in windscreen

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,066 miles

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)

all rear suspension arm bushes perished

both rear suspension bumpstops perished

both rear tyre worn on inner edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

small cut in nearside front tyre outer wall - no cords showing

small cuts in both front tyres tread side - no cords showing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,945 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,945 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre mis shaped inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,609 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 NEJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV59 NEJ, 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 NEJ registered?

FV59 NEJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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