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WU59 FTV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,333 mi
Last recorded152,333 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 FTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 152,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 25 Oct 2024 141,838 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 141,838 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 131,086 miles

BOTH O/S INNER TYRES WORN ON EDGDE

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 120,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 111,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS INNER EDGE VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 103,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 95,076 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 84,291 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 73,845 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,798 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,147 miles

BOTH O/S REAR AND N/S/FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,609 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 41,609 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 31,165 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,165 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,254 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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WU59 FTV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WU59 FTV, 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 WU59 FTV registered?

WU59 FTV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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