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SJ59 LRY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

187,468 mi
Last recorded187,468 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 LRY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 187,468 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 181,379 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 174,055 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 165,603 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 152,078 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 140,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,217 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,821 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 48,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SJ59 LRY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SJ59 LRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ59 LRY registered?

SJ59 LRY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SJ59 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ59 LRY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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