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SL59 LOD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

194,614 mi
Last recorded194,614 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 194,614 miles

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 194,596 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 194,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 166,729 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 166,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 151,548 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,008 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 117,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 83,223 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 83,068 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 72,631 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,528 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,687 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 62,687 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,045 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 55,045 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 46,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet pull lever missing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,874 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres very close to legal limit.both rear tyres perished

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 LOD 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 65%.

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 SL59 LOD, 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 SL59 LOD registered?

SL59 LOD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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