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J6 RUF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,882 mi
Last recorded97,882 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 RUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 97,882 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2025 96,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 94,888 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 92,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 89,921 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 86,639 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,543 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust jointing clamp corroded and breaking up

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

Fail 14 Aug 2020 85,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside front (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust jointing clamp corroded and breaking up

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,054 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2019 84,054 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2018 78,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2017 68,062 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 62,416 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 62,416 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 55,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 49,853 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,098 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,074 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 35,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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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J6 RUF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 J6 RUF, 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 J6 RUF registered?

J6 RUF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is J6 RUF safe to buy?

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