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LG59 UKC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,013 mi
Last recorded83,013 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 UKC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 83,013 miles

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

slight play in front joints

Pass 19 May 2023 75,348 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2023 75,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 65,670 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 65,667 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 58,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 49,820 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 49,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,844 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 43,249 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 43,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,937 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,495 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,878 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,993 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 23,362 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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LG59 UKC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG59 UKC, 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 LG59 UKC registered?

LG59 UKC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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