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NU09 ZBC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,415 mi
Last recorded199,415 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 ZBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 199,415 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 199,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 183,655 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 183,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 155,895 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 155,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected satnav (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2017 134,006 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 112,201 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides big bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner walls (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 112,197 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides big bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner walls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 87,576 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 85,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 73,876 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,439 miles

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

offside front tyre splitting

Fail 15 Jun 2013 62,439 miles

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

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

offside front tyre splitting

Pass 23 Jun 2012 46,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NU09 ZBC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU09 ZBC, 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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NU09 ZBC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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