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OV59 LCN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,964 mi
Last recorded169,964 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 LCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 169,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 x 60 x 16 .. devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 x 60 x 16 .. devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 169,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 x 60 x 16 .. devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 bulbs in op (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 x 60 x 16 .. devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 156,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 145,395 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 132,389 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 122,422 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 112,135 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 105,470 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 95,693 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 82,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,192 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 74,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,728 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,579 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 51,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 36,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 36,138 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,236 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 22,110 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 22,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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OV59 LCN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OV59 LCN, 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 OV59 LCN registered?

OV59 LCN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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