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YX09 ZZL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,170 mi
Last recorded103,170 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 ZZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 103,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 98,208 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 98,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 91,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 86,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 80,255 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 80,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,146 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 72,645 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 66,648 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres have flat spots on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 60,230 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 52,326 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 52,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,364 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 39,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2013 19,784 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 17,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear tyres uneven "saw-tooth" tread wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZZL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YX09 ZZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX09 ZZL registered?

YX09 ZZL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for YX09 ZZL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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