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EX59 ZGD

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,818 mi
Last recorded223,818 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 ZGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 223,818 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 223,815 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 223,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working Mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working Mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 223,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working Mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working Mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 195,759 miles

Offside Rear Lense cracked

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 173,138 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 173,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 173,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 129,414 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 129,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 69,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,473 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 123,065 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,116 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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EX59 ZGD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EX59 ZGD, 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 EX59 ZGD registered?

EX59 ZGD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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