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HY59 ZCA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,134 mi
Last recorded158,134 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 ZCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 158,134 miles

Front side lights working very dull light warning on

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning on

t p m on

Fail 2 Feb 2026 158,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front side lights working very dull light warning on

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning on

t p m on

Pass 10 Feb 2025 138,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on both edges. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front brake pad wiring loom broken. Pad wear light displayed on dashboard.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on both edges. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System indicates low pressure.

Fail 10 Feb 2025 138,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on both edges. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front brake pad wiring loom broken. Pad wear light displayed on dashboard.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on both edges. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System indicates low pressure.

Pass 13 Feb 2024 119,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. In small Aluminium block. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 119,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt missing Seat cover fitted over belt negating access and use. (7.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stepped on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. In small Aluminium block. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stepped on inner edge.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System indicates low pressure.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 98,167 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 75,620 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,129 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 61,163 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 58,115 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 52,015 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 52,013 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,880 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,686 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 23,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 14,183 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,515 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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HY59 ZCA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HY59 ZCA, 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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HY59 ZCA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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