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LG09 TGF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,872 mi
Last recorded140,872 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 TGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 140,872 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 140,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 130,576 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,983 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 128,983 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 108,883 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 108,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,866 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 95,866 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,913 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,478 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 63,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,623 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,318 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 40,312 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 34,895 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,982 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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LG09 TGF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LG09 TGF, 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 LG09 TGF registered?

LG09 TGF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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