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LR59 JZJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,833 mi
Last recorded77,833 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 JZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 77,833 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 75,532 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,690 miles

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

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

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2023 68,512 miles

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

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

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2023 68,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,689 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine has a oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2020 60,629 miles

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Rear Tyres perished

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Aug 2020 60,629 miles

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

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Rear Tyres perished

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,382 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 58,382 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,551 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deterioated

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,058 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,441 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 44,185 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 41,217 miles

NSR outer lower side light not working

Fail 5 Sep 2014 41,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

NSR outer lower side light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,249 miles

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,529 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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LR59 JZJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LR59 JZJ, 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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LR59 JZJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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