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NV59 ZZB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,863 mi
Last recorded168,863 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 ZZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 168,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 168,820 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 164,714 miles

Rear suspension arms corroded

Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Feb 2024 161,095 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 156,872 miles

Front n/s and o/s lower arm bushes starting to part

Nearside Front cv boot starting to part

Pass 25 Feb 2022 153,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

stone chip lower screen o/s

Pass 5 Jan 2021 148,085 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 145,268 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2018 138,766 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 134,008 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 134,007 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 125,800 miles

slight pitting n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2015 114,952 miles

Nearside Rear slight pitting inner brake disc

Fail 8 Dec 2015 114,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight pitting inner brake disc

Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 101,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 101,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 75,727 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside and nearside rear shockabsorber bump stops slight deterioration

Pass 15 Dec 2012 75,727 miles

Offside and nearside rear shockabsorber bump stops slight deterioration

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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NV59 ZZB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NV59 ZZB, 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 NV59 ZZB registered?

NV59 ZZB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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