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AK59 RFZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,716 mi
Last recorded138,716 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 RFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 138,716 miles

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

Nearside front and both rear supension coil springs slightly cprroded.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,025 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,427 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 114,755 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn on inner shoulders

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 114,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyre treads worn on inner shoulders

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 102,209 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 102,209 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions detected

Fail 14 Apr 2015 73,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions detected

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,340 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 71,340 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 71,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

part of o/s/r side lamp notworking

Pass 22 Nov 2012 70,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AK59 RFZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK59 RFZ, 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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AK59 RFZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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