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LV59 MGU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,009 mi
Last recorded175,009 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 MGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 175,009 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 175,007 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 174,404 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cut

Fail 22 Nov 2018 174,404 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center section detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyre inner sidewalls cut

Pass 21 Nov 2017 155,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 155,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced light output is well below that required to illuminate the road ahead (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced light output is well below that required to illuminate the road ahead (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 137,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 137,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 120,061 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

item removed from driver view

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

n/s/r brake pad low

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,463 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,213 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,758 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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LV59 MGU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV59 MGU, 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 LV59 MGU registered?

LV59 MGU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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