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NU59 UJZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,000 mi
Last recorded190,000 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 UJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 190,000 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 190,000 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn close to the limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 181,016 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 181,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 169,736 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 155,908 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 147,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 140,713 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 140,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 130,221 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 130,221 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))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 117,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Very slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear shocker bump stop split

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear shocker bump stop split

Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,895 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 101,037 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,255 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 89,055 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,468 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,177 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,821 miles

rear brake pads getting low

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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NU59 UJZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NU59 UJZ, 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 NU59 UJZ registered?

NU59 UJZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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