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EX59 ZHC

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

279,815 mi
Last recorded279,815 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 279,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low on tread

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 279,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre low on tread

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 266,833 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 266,833 miles

Additional braking device obviously defective (1.1.19 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 256,619 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 219,082 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 177,058 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 132,185 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 132,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,262 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 84,262 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,766 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 82,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 70,956 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 70,951 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 May 2012 68,085 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,817 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,966 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 48,942 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,444 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,868 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 5,852 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 ZHC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

EX59 ZHC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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