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FG59 ZXP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,305 mi
Last recorded184,305 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 ZXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 184,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST SLEEVE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 176,547 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet catch handle broken

Pass 8 Nov 2023 168,703 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 160,606 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 160,606 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 153,099 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 146,058 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,470 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 132,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 123,834 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 123,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 115,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 105,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,756 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 77,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 77,888 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 67,323 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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FG59 ZXP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FG59 ZXP, 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 FG59 ZXP registered?

FG59 ZXP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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