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LR59 ZCY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,961 mi
Last recorded87,961 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 ZCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 87,961 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,972 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 81,642 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 78,370 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 63,269 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 61,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 56,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,477 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low and perished

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,301 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,177 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,757 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 ZCY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LR59 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

LR59 ZCY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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