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DV59 RUY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,329 mi
Last recorded121,329 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 RUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 121,329 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 121,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 115,895 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,295 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 104,018 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 103,898 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 97,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,365 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,941 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,498 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 81,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 60 15 91h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 72,790 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2017 72,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut 205/60/15 91h (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,741 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN TO LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 61,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN TO LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit land sale 205/60 r15 91v (4.1.E.1)

engine running so clean it is unable to provide a sample to test

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 28,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 28,471 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,487 miles

front tyres 2mm of tread on edges

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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DV59 RUY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV59 RUY, 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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DV59 RUY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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