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RE59 LHB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,116 mi
Last recorded115,116 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 LHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 115,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close and slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear caliper parking brake lever appears to not fully return - parking brake cable slight over adjustment

Offside Front brake slight lagging upon release

Pass 13 Oct 2025 109,665 miles

Nearside Rear caliper parking brake mechanism- cable appears slightly over adjusted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake also slight lagging

Pass 15 Oct 2024 103,623 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 103,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,529 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 89,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,000 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 85,000 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,514 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,639 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,454 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 57,332 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,932 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 52,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,953 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,202 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 37,486 miles

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

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

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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RE59 LHB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RE59 LHB, 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 RE59 LHB registered?

RE59 LHB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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