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CY59 GZR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

272,189 mi
Last recorded272,189 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 GZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 272,189 miles

Nearside front shock absorber starting to leak.

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 261,514 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 261,512 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 249,927 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2017 237,786 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 225,689 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 225,683 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring broken BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 213,897 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 200,879 miles

front reg plate damaged.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 187,981 miles

Front reg damaged.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Paint fading on bonnet and offside front wing.

Rear bumper scratched and damaged.

Small dent and scratches on body.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 187,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front reg damaged.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Paint fading on bonnet and offside front wing.

Rear bumper scratched and damaged.

Small dent and scratches on body.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 174,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 161,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 145,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside front rear wishbone bush perishing.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 145,423 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside front rear wishbone bush perishing.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 130,106 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 112,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,142 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,241 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 59,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

No fire extingwisher found in taxi.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,212 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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CY59 GZR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 CY59 GZR, 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 CY59 GZR registered?

CY59 GZR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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