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LD59 AFV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,598 mi
Last recorded164,598 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 AFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 164,598 miles

Centre Exhaust Clamp Corroded

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

Front Bumper Damaged & Grill & NSF Spotlight Loose

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Driveshaft Shield Loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Little Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 164,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn & Boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect & Leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust Clamp Corroded

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

Front Bumper Damaged & Grill & NSF Spotlight Loose

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Driveshaft Shield Loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Little Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 143,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 129,990 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 129,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 118,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 115,427 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 106,686 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,269 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 91,377 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,007 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 81,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 71,570 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,036 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,014 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,978 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 35,959 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2012 26,278 miles

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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LD59 AFV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD59 AFV, 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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LD59 AFV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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