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VU59 LFN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,718 mi
Last recorded104,718 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 LFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 104,718 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,654 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 86,072 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 86,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 78,967 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 70,130 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,688 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,363 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 50,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,118 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 41,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,868 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 19,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,217 miles

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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VU59 LFN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU59 LFN, 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 VU59 LFN registered?

VU59 LFN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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