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DE59 CZG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,183 mi
Last recorded176,183 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 CZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 176,183 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge has flat spots, may cause excessive road noise

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 176,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre silencer box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge has flat spots, may cause excessive road noise

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 163,817 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 163,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (mid box) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring 50% missing (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 150,257 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 150,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip not holding on cv joint gator (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,344 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 135,344 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 122,593 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 117,098 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVENLY WORN.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 117,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVENLY WORN.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,868 miles

E.M.L. On

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 103,379 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 103,379 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 95,851 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 95,803 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 69,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 60,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Dec 2012 60,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE59 CZG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE59 CZG, 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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DE59 CZG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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