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SO59 LJX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,478 mi
Last recorded86,478 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 LJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 86,478 miles

Engine undertray loose.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 6 Jan 2025 84,970 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 84,969 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to fully check both rear wheel bearings etc due to brake bind

Pass 6 Dec 2023 82,460 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2022 79,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,159 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tales affecting other tell tales

Fail 30 Nov 2020 73,751 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell tales affecting other tell tales

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 69,744 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 67,349 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,483 miles

Offside Rear tyre tracking on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2017 60,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre tracking on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,461 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 52,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,340 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,124 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,271 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front 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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SO59 LJX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO59 LJX, 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 SO59 LJX registered?

SO59 LJX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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