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LG59 UKW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,666 mi
Last recorded75,666 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 UKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 75,666 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 75,124 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner shoulders wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 71,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 68,730 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 63,643 miles

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

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

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

advise coolant level low

advise offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2021 59,990 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 54,601 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2020 54,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

advise coolant leak

advise oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2019 50,146 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))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 50,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 43,901 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 38,533 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 34,268 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 29,349 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 22,886 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 19,016 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 13,069 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 13,069 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 UKW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LG59 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

LG59 UKW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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