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DG59 MLZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,047 mi
Last recorded95,047 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 MLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 95,047 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,008 miles

front and rear axle brake imbalance close to limit

Fail 20 Oct 2023 91,008 miles

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

front and rear axle brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,875 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 81,718 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 81,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,679 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,696 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 71,696 miles

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

fuel cap sealing seal deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,429 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,555 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 63,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,514 miles

Child seat fitted

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,439 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,138 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,425 miles

nearside front position lamp and lower grill damaged

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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DG59 MLZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG59 MLZ, 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 DG59 MLZ registered?

DG59 MLZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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