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WU59 WBL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

236,924 mi
Last recorded236,924 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 WBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 236,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 220,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 208,186 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 196,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front bolt missing from subframe

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 189,027 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 187,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 168,619 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 139,003 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud

n/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 116,408 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 116,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,857 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,239 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,292 miles

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

rear brake pads about 70% worn.

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 WBL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WBL, 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 WBL registered?

WU59 WBL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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