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YT59 ZRK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,314 mi
Last recorded96,314 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 ZRK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 96,314 miles

*TESTED IN WET/SNOWY CONDITIONS*

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *SMALL CHIP IN "ZONE A" - LESS THAN 10mm* (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 96,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested *INCORRECTLY FITTED - NO BEAM PATTERN DETECTED* (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

*TESTED IN WET/SNOWY CONDITIONS*

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *SMALL CHIP IN "ZONE A" - LESS THAN 10mm* (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 86,467 miles

*EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SECTION CORRODED*

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 86,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

*EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SECTION CORRODED*

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated *WEEPING GREASE* (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 78,080 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 78,080 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 67,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators and wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators and bold on inner shoulder (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,977 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 56,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 45,628 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 41,428 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 41,428 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 36,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Small splits in fuel cap seal,but still providing an adequate seal.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 32,503 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 28,446 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 25,080 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 21,796 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 16,215 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 16,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 12,010 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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YT59 ZRK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT59 ZRK, 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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YT59 ZRK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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