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WG59 LDX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,161 mi
Last recorded215,161 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 LDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 215,161 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge and damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2020 215,156 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced no brighter than side light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge and damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2020 204,338 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 27 Jan 2020 204,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 191,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 187,722 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 187,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 170,975 miles

slight movement in both front suspension arm bushs

Fail 5 Apr 2017 170,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight movement in both front suspension arm bushs

Pass 8 Apr 2016 149,779 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS

SMALL HOLE IN NEARSIDE OUTER SILVER BOOT

TEMPORY MIRROR GLASS FITTED OFFSIDE

Pass 8 Apr 2015 126,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,160 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,553 miles

n/s sill damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,209 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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WG59 LDX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG59 LDX, 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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WG59 LDX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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