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LC59 LHV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,575 mi
Last recorded139,575 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 LHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 139,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 139,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 136,045 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 136,014 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 131,207 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 131,198 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% o.s.r slow progression (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 131,184 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 122,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 122,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 121,451 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads have 2000 miles remaining approximately.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r tyre beginning to wear on inner edge.

o/s/f side repeater working but very dim.

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge/cracked.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth / unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth / unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 118,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth / unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth / unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 110,587 miles

Front brake discs becoming corroded.

o/s/f brake pads have approximately 3000 miles remaining.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 92,435 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,135 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre perishing slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre perishing slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2016 81,135 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre perishing slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perishing slightly

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 69,254 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2014 60,351 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 49,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

side light switch intermittant

Fail 13 Dec 2012 39,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 39,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LC59 LHV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LC59 LHV, 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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LC59 LHV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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