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DE59 RZW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,559 mi
Last recorded85,559 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 RZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 85,559 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 85,558 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 76,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake Pads Worn More Than N/S/R

Rear Suspension Components Rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2025 76,008 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake Pads Worn More Than N/S/R

Rear Suspension Components Rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2024 65,994 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning repeater lamp lens damage /deteriorated (4.4.1 (a) (i))

body work damage to offside and nearside

Fail 30 Jan 2024 65,994 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components rusted

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning repeater lamp lens damage /deteriorated (4.4.1 (a) (i))

body work damage to offside and nearside

Pass 17 Jan 2023 58,433 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Nearside repeater lamp lens deteriorated/ damage

body work damage all around

Fail 17 Jan 2023 58,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Nearside repeater lamp lens deteriorated/ damage

body work damage all around

Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,005 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 47,493 miles

Nearside repeater lamp has a slight damage

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2020 43,930 miles

Nearside repeater lamp lens damaged/+hole

Offside Rear lamp lens condensed

both rear tyres tread has a serious deep cracks

Pass 10 Jan 2019 39,753 miles

both rear tyres tread has a deep cracks (strong advice)

Fail 10 Jan 2019 39,753 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both rear tyres tread has deep cracks

Pass 11 Dec 2017 33,664 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 10 Dec 2016 26,725 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 17 Dec 2015 22,120 miles

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)

engine / undertrays covers fitted

engine oil low

front brake grabbing slightly

front wipers smearing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 18,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 14,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 11,663 miles

rear wiper blade split/worn

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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DE59 RZW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE59 RZW, 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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What year was DE59 RZW registered?

DE59 RZW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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