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RE59 EGZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,546 mi
Last recorded130,546 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 EGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 130,546 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 126,787 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 126,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 122,748 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 117,513 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 111,103 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 109,549 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 88,493 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay component

Fail 1 Oct 2016 88,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay component

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,962 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 57,012 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,087 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,684 miles

both rear tyres bald around inner edges

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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RE59 EGZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RE59 EGZ, 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 RE59 EGZ registered?

RE59 EGZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is RE59 EGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 EGZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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