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NL59 XOY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,000 mi
Last recorded163,000 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 XOY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 163,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Axle stop bush worn and deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Axle stop bush worn and deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 163,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Axle stop worn and deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush axle stop worn and deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 163,001 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Axle stop worn and deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush axle stop worn and deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 155,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shields loose and insecure

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 155,988 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shields loose and insecure

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 149,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front osf wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 23 May 2023 141,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Rear Hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 23 May 2023 141,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Rear Hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Jun 2022 134,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 24 May 2022 134,342 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Unable to open bonnet (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 125,675 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 125,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 117,818 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 4 Jun 2020 117,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2019 92,713 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 63,239 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 63,018 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,136 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,987 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 47,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 47,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,298 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,780 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

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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NL59 XOY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NL59 XOY, 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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NL59 XOY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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