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LR59 ZCO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,899 mi
Last recorded136,899 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 ZCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 136,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and starting to out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 136,899 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and starting to out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 130,670 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 130,650 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 125,295 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 125,293 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 118,378 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 118,363 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,026 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 104,440 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 92,155 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 92,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cut i nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,506 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 82,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,990 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,098 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,346 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,974 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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LR59 ZCO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LR59 ZCO, 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 LR59 ZCO registered?

LR59 ZCO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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