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PO59 RZR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,543 mi
Last recorded166,543 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 RZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 166,543 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak from engine

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 166,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak from engine

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 158,204 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 142,679 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyres cupped

Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,506 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 122,506 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 99,781 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 90,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust sleeve wearing thin

Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,162 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 74,244 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,480 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,609 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,601 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 37,867 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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PO59 RZR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO59 RZR, 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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PO59 RZR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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