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SY59 XGZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,655 mi
Last recorded150,655 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 XGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 150,655 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 140,416 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 130,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 122,636 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 113,475 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2021 113,319 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 94,912 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 79,003 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 226,997 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 226,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 198,963 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 198,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

management light on.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 186,403 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 186,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

management light on.

slight play at o/s/f hub area.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 156,183 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 116,378 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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SY59 XGZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc 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 SY59 XGZ, 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 SY59 XGZ registered?

SY59 XGZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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The MOT history for SY59 XGZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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