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PX59 PZO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,240 mi
Last recorded165,240 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 PZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 165,240 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside sills and suspension components etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 9 Sep 2025 159,522 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills blistered but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 151,084 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 143,153 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prevent Further Corrosion Of Subframe/Suspension Assembly

Fail 24 Nov 2023 143,102 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working On Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder In Swept Area

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prevent Further Corrosion Of Subframe/Suspension Assembly

Pass 24 Nov 2022 133,982 miles

o/s/r brake slight bind

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 24 Nov 2022 133,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

o/s/r brake slight bind

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 29 Nov 2021 126,244 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,320 miles

battery light flashing

oil light flashing

Fail 2 Dec 2020 115,319 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

battery light flashing

oil light flashing

Pass 24 May 2019 105,130 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 97,409 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2018 97,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,734 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 90,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 82,638 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,344 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,050 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside repeater lamp flashes erratically !(damaged)

Winter tyres fitted !

Fail 28 Aug 2014 60,048 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside repeater lamp flashes erratically !(damaged)

Winter tyres fitted !

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,457 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,305 miles

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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PX59 PZO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX59 PZO, 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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PX59 PZO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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