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LX59 AUW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,206 mi
Last recorded133,206 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 AUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 133,206 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 130,580 miles

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 124,016 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

battery warning on dash board lights dimly

Pass 7 Feb 2020 177,858 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 117,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2019 112,173 miles

Nearside Rear seat buckle cover missing

Fail 5 Feb 2019 112,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat buckle cover missing

Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,176 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 104,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape, and very perished but not showing cords or ply

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,101 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 95,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,160 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 92,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre tread lumpy and nearing limit 225x40x18

Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,330 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 63,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LX59 AUW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LX59 AUW, 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 LX59 AUW registered?

LX59 AUW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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