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YX09 CNZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

226,541 mi
Last recorded226,541 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 CNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 226,541 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 221,783 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 219,772 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 219,772 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 217,216 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 215,228 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 215,226 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 213,012 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 200,667 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2018 200,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2015 106,261 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 106,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 106,048 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 86,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,772 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,252 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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YX09 CNZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YX09 CNZ, 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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YX09 CNZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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