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PJ59 RKU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,736 mi
Last recorded88,736 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 RKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 88,736 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRIALING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning SIDELIGHT 501 (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60R15 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL FRONT TO BACK

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 56,032 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,068 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 55,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 54,748 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 52,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 49,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 45,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2017 45,131 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 43,278 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 43,278 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,190 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 28,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 23,144 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 17,711 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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PJ59 RKU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ59 RKU, 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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PJ59 RKU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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