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LB59 HNV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

311,394 mi
Last recorded311,394 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 HNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2021 311,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to front bumper.

Damage/corrosion to nearside sill.

Dipstick tube broken.

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

Front brake pad warning wires broken.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear wheel bearings not tested, brake binding.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 304,974 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 304,974 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 278,883 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 241,960 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 210,826 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 210,826 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 169,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 134,124 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 134,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,077 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,851 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 93,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Dec 2012 59,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 HNV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LB59 HNV, 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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LB59 HNV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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