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YX09 ZZN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,033 mi
Last recorded101,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 ZZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 101,033 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 94,021 miles

Both rear shock absorbers shrouds insecure and deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2025 94,021 miles

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

Both rear shock absorbers shrouds insecure and deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2024 81,088 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in tread

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2024 81,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in tread

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2022 69,314 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 56,448 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to wear limit markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,686 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 49,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,346 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 40,515 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,561 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,336 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,425 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,840 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 21,840 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,912 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 12,643 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 ZZN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 YX09 ZZN, 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 ZZN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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