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ML59 RBX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,629 mi
Last recorded153,629 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 RBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 153,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside indicator tell-tale illuminated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 153,606 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside indicator tell-tale illuminated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 150,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn / nearly to cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 146,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside offside flasher tell tail illuminated on dash

Fail 12 Oct 2021 146,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside offside flasher tell tail illuminated on dash

Pass 16 Oct 2020 144,183 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 141,251 miles

low screen wash light on at dashboard but screen wash still functioning correctly

Pass 18 Apr 2018 138,669 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 138,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 134,438 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 128,879 miles

Rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 128,879 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,479 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 102,879 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 99,115 miles

1/2 litre of engine oil

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre distorted in tread are ADVISE REPLACEMENT 205/55R16 91V

o/s/r tyre minor distortion in tread area

Pass 25 Oct 2013 91,584 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES HAVE SLIGHTLY MIS-SHAPED TREAD

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 91,440 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES HAVE SLIGHTLY MIS-SHAPED TREAD

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RBX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ML59 RBX, 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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ML59 RBX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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