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AK59 RGX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,000 mi
Last recorded159,000 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 RGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 159,000 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 158,928 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 150,389 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 139,814 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 139,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,597 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,578 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 107,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 107,347 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 99,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,633 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 93,633 miles

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

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

Central stop lamp inoperative

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,077 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,881 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 73,881 miles

Stop lamp not working high level lamp (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 66,529 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,702 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,467 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,938 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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AK59 RGX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RGX, 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 RGX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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