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RE59 OVL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,919 mi
Last recorded69,919 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 OVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise splits in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,760 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 64,760 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,167 miles

Small Cut In Offside Rear Tyre.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 60,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Small Cut In Offside Rear Tyre.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,418 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 55,418 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,160 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 51,160 miles

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

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,611 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,419 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 39,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 OVL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RE59 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

RE59 OVL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is RE59 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 OVL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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