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LJ59 MUB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,379 mi
Last recorded161,379 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 MUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 161,379 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 158,328 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 152,862 miles

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

vehicle under body and components corroded surface rust

Pass 3 Jan 2023 146,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 138,734 miles

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

Offside side repeater has slight damage,led

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box,pipe holed

Fail 4 Jan 2022 138,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside side repeater has slight damage,led

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust clamp loose

rear exhaust box,pipe holed

Pass 4 Jan 2021 130,600 miles

both rear tyre treads are wearing on inner edges

exhaust centre clamp is heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2021 130,600 miles

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

both rear tyre treads are wearing on inner edges

exhaust centre clamp is heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 118,325 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 118,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 106,271 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 93,736 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,465 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,618 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,194 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,917 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,138 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 32,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LJ59 MUB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ59 MUB, 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 LJ59 MUB registered?

LJ59 MUB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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