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DV59 ZTX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,335 mi
Last recorded157,335 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 ZTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 157,335 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 145,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 145,610 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 128,146 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 118,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALSO VARIOUS COMPONANTS CORRODED SOME HEAVILY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 6 Oct 2022 118,362 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN TO CASING ON INNER EDGE 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALSO VARIOUS COMPONANTS CORRODED SOME HEAVILY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 110,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad wiring loom broken and insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on the inside edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 110,248 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad wiring loom broken and insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on the inside edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,884 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 103,882 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 87,997 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 87,915 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,855 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 59,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,490 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,585 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,387 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,597 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,403 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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DV59 ZTX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV59 ZTX, 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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DV59 ZTX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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