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SL59 HCU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,962 mi
Last recorded107,962 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 HCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 107,962 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 98,813 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 93,143 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,411 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 89,410 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,185 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,169 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,435 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,386 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,359 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 63,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,436 miles

advise no clear check 0n brake pad wear

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,421 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,674 miles

advise front tyres close to wear markers

no clear brake pad check

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre edges wearing

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,442 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/s/r brake starting to get tight

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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SL59 HCU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL59 HCU, 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 SL59 HCU registered?

SL59 HCU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is SL59 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 HCU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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