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LB59 DFZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,632 mi
Last recorded176,632 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 DFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 176,632 miles

Nearside Rear foam bump stop deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2025 176,632 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear foam bump stop deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2024 164,131 miles

Nearside Rear Foam bump stop deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2023 154,526 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 154,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply and cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and excessively worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 145,422 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 135,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 127,026 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 114,583 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 114,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 1 Aug 2018 94,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,636 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,988 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,468 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 42,468 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,413 miles

emmisions too lean to be detected

Pass 12 Nov 2013 24,041 miles

n/s wingmirror indicator faulty

Pass 23 Nov 2012 17,501 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

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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LB59 DFZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc 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 LB59 DFZ, 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 LB59 DFZ registered?

LB59 DFZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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