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OY59 RZU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,918 mi
Last recorded112,918 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 RZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 112,918 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,432 miles

Central Rear No buckle casing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 97,011 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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 15 Mar 2023 97,011 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))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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 18 Mar 2022 85,350 miles

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

all brake discs need cleaning

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,758 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 67,972 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 54,610 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,970 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,796 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2014 31,838 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,356 miles

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

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 13 Aug 2013 28,356 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,093 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 22,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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OY59 RZU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY59 RZU, 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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OY59 RZU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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