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LY59 DVL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,183 mi
Last recorded52,183 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 DVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2019 52,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

EPC light illuminated

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 52,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

epc light on dash

Pass 22 Dec 2017 47,057 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,004 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 35,938 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 30,238 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 23,577 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 18,205 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LY59 DVL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY59 DVL, 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 LY59 DVL registered?

LY59 DVL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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