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RE59 OVH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,423 mi
Last recorded73,423 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 OVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 73,423 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 73,378 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 67,537 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 61,200 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 56,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 53,658 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Slight Earth Issues With Dash Clocks But All Lamps Function As Intended. (4.11 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Lever Brake Lamp Not Working, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 53,658 miles

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

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Slight Earth Issues With Dash Clocks But All Lamps Function As Intended. (4.11 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Lever Brake Lamp Not Working, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 48,092 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 48,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 44,939 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,476 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 39,171 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,749 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,708 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,501 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,615 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,406 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres splitting in tread,will need replacing very soon.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 22,115 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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RE59 OVH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

RE59 OVH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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