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RE59 OXB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,038 mi
Last recorded147,038 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 OXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 147,038 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 139,045 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 138,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jun 2024 133,336 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 133,108 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 129,234 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 104,595 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 89,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer damaged tyre/no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 76,526 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer damaged tyre/no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 65,754 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 65,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 45,161 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 45,161 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 38,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 IN TREAD WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,911 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 32,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,082 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 19,015 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 OXB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OXB, 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 OXB registered?

RE59 OXB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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