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PX59 RFO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,026 mi
Last recorded140,026 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 RFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 140,026 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both said (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 140,026 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both said (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 131,222 miles

Nearside Front side light dim

both front shockers sweating

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

rear bumpstops dropped

rear discs corroded

rear pads lows

rear tyres wearing inner edge heavly

Pass 19 Sep 2018 114,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 96,374 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 96,349 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,586 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,279 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 65,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,225 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,917 miles

O/S/R tyre worn slightly low on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,113 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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PX59 RFO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PX59 RFO, 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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PX59 RFO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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