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PX59 VZE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,658 mi
Last recorded136,658 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 VZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 136,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 127,455 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 120,084 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 120,084 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 112,754 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 112,754 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,495 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 91,144 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 84,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 9 Sep 2019 81,010 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray in the way (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 81,010 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray in the way (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,437 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,764 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,843 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2012 32,231 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VZE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PX59 VZE, 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 PX59 VZE registered?

PX59 VZE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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The MOT history for PX59 VZE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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