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MT59 RWJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,116 mi
Last recorded171,116 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 RWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 171,116 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP ON WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 171,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP ON WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 160,408 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 160,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 150,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 Mar 2023 145,915 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 145,643 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 141,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bottom arm rear bushes worn and cracking but not likely to become detatched (O/s and N/S)

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Drop link slight play

TPMS light on

Fail 24 Mar 2022 141,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bottom arm rear bushes worn and cracking but not likely to become detatched (O/s and N/S)

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Drop link slight play

TPMS light on

Pass 11 Mar 2021 133,981 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 128,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front registration plate cracked

offside handbrake reading low

Pass 17 Jan 2019 122,798 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 114,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 114,637 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 99,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some engine bay & underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 80,537 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 80,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,791 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 49,394 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,032 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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MT59 RWJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT59 RWJ, 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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MT59 RWJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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