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LY59 FGJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,006 mi
Last recorded54,006 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 FGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 54,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 50,930 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 47,912 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 4 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror led (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 44,099 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Ns rear lamp unit has a small crack

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Os front lower ball joint boot is perishing slightly

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,092 miles

Ns rear lamp unit is cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 36,188 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 34,212 miles

Os front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 30,137 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 25,923 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 21,589 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended OSR antiroll bar drop link lower bonded bush starting too separate (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,267 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 14,062 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 8,388 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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LY59 FGJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY59 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

LY59 FGJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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