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K8 RAK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,822 mi
Last recorded93,822 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 RAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 93,822 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 88,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 82,917 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 76,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 70,572 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 64,032 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))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 64,032 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 60,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 55,715 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2018 55,700 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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 51,065 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 46,417 miles

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 42,194 miles

some distortion of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 37,689 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 32,867 miles

nearside rear tyre has slightly uneven wear to tread .

offside rear tyre is starting to crack in tread pattern ,and has slightly uneven wear to tread .

Pass 28 Dec 2012 24,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 18,127 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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K8 RAK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 K8 RAK, 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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K8 RAK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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