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HY59 LNK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,182 mi
Last recorded163,182 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 LNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 163,182 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 163,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear 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))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 160,117 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/r tyre + o/s/f tyre both wearing on inner edge

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 2 Dec 2019 160,116 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/r tyre + o/s/f tyre both wearing on inner edge

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2018 148,751 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2017 139,152 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 124,978 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,200 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,391 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,045 miles

floor pans covered

front brake pads quite thin

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,563 miles

both front tyres on limit

floor pans covered

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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HY59 LNK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY59 LNK, 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 HY59 LNK registered?

HY59 LNK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is HY59 LNK safe to buy?

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