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LJ09 NKU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,165 mi
Last recorded104,165 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 NKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,165 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 104,136 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 95,793 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear both shock covers adrift

Fail 21 Oct 2022 95,736 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear both shock covers adrift

Pass 29 Sep 2021 87,232 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges and on 2.5\3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2020 85,392 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2019 81,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 65%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

center exhaust clam corroded

engine trims fitted

front tyres 3-4 mm

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working but more than 50% still illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,888 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes separating form the carriers

Offside front wheel arch liner detached and rubbing

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,444 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,931 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 58,931 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,300 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,090 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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LJ09 NKU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LJ09 NKU, 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 LJ09 NKU registered?

LJ09 NKU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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