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MV59 ZFU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,884 mi
Last recorded160,884 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 ZFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 160,884 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 145,599 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2021 136,425 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes nsr osr both worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 128,665 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 110,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on all four brake discs

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,543 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Dec 2017 89,207 miles

Rear Inner tyres wearing!

Pass 9 Dec 2016 81,487 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 81,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,346 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 71,346 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 56,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emission pass too clean

Pass 10 Dec 2013 56,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission pass too clean

Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,026 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 49,026 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MV59 ZFU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV59 ZFU, 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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MV59 ZFU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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