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ML59 RAX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,088 mi
Last recorded153,088 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 RAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 153,088 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 153,088 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower arm slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 146,750 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 146,750 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 139,638 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 138,550 miles

n/s/r shock absorber sleeve detached

Fail 23 Oct 2019 138,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing on the inner edge ()

n/s/r shock absorber sleeve detached

Pass 15 Oct 2018 116,429 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 116,429 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 101,204 miles

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

engine cover-under trays fitted

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,641 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 79,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,138 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

under tray, covers and trims fitted restricting inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 45,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,536 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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ML59 RAX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML59 RAX, 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 ML59 RAX registered?

ML59 RAX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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