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NL59 RVY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,884 mi
Last recorded167,884 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 RVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 167,884 miles

No smoke detected on acceleration check

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Aug 2018 153,023 miles

No smoke detected on acceleration check

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Aug 2018 153,023 miles

No smoke detected on acceleration check

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 21 May 2018 141,609 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 141,026 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2018 138,104 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions undetected peak

rear wiper inoperative

Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,297 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,297 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,463 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 65,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,802 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,525 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 35,525 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side lamp new bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 31,417 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,808 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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NL59 RVY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc 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 NL59 RVY, 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 NL59 RVY registered?

NL59 RVY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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The MOT history for NL59 RVY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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