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RE59 OWY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,834 mi
Last recorded106,834 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 OWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 106,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2024 101,335 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 101,335 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 94,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 86,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 77,701 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,218 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 64,798 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 64,795 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,416 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 54,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60R15 91v Pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60R15 91v Pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 54,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60R15 91v Pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60R15 91v Pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working 380 bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,784 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,965 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 39,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,495 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 32,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn very low on inside edge

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 26,785 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 20,464 miles

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

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

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 OWY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

RE59 OWY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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