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FV59 PCU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,255 mi
Last recorded163,255 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 PCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 163,255 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 152,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 141,058 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 141,058 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 132,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 132,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 119,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 119,288 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2013 112,128 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f pad sensor wire broken

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 PCU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PCU, 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 PCU registered?

FV59 PCU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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The MOT history for FV59 PCU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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