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SJ59 LSL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,963 mi
Last recorded154,963 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 LSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 154,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 149,360 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads - particulary nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2025 149,156 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads - particulary nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 143,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 141,344 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 123,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2021 110,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 102,798 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 102,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 led inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 94,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect h7)(dipped bulb damaged causing light to be dim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 led inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

slight damage to side wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,423 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre and wheel on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2017 75,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to nearside front tyre and wheel on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,790 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,768 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 41,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 34,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,163 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,794 miles

Nearside 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 LSL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 SJ59 LSL, 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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SJ59 LSL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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