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FD09 ZLX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,445 mi
Last recorded152,445 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 ZLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 152,445 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 152,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 132,841 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 116,338 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing (5.2.4a)

horn starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,431 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 82,431 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,699 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,490 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 64,487 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FD09 ZLX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FD09 ZLX, 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 FD09 ZLX registered?

FD09 ZLX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2009.

Is FD09 ZLX safe to buy?

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