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R66 OLS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,932 mi
Last recorded146,932 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 OLS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 146,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 137,633 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 134,007 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 128,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2021 119,022 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,977 miles

too clean to test emissions

Fail 13 Mar 2020 111,977 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

too clean to test emissions

Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,370 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease around the collar (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 97,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,884 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 77,589 miles

Front discs corroded

all tyres cracked

both ns tyers on 3mm

Pass 22 May 2015 64,056 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop broken

Fail 22 May 2015 64,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 May 2014 55,032 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,354 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,750 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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R66 OLS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R66 OLS, 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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R66 OLS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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