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K121 RAD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,088 mi
Last recorded81,088 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 RAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 81,088 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 77,163 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 77,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,177 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SIDES

Fail 4 Jul 2024 72,130 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SIDES

Pass 27 Jun 2023 66,949 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 5 Jul 2022 61,380 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 51,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 42,042 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 42,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 40,523 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 40,523 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 35,597 miles

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

Nearside Outer Sill damage

Fail 6 Oct 2017 35,597 miles

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

Nearside Outer Sill damage

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 34,539 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,899 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,448 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 25,722 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,020 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 16,648 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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K121 RAD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K121 RAD, 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 K121 RAD registered?

K121 RAD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2009.

Is K121 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K121 RAD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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