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RF57 MCG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,479 mi
Last recorded131,479 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 MCG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 131,479 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 123,843 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 118,937 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 115,329 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 115,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 108,253 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 98,599 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 98,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,490 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 93,490 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,126 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 90,126 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 82,821 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 70,164 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 70,164 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 59,909 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 48,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,084 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 30,673 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 21,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 15,071 miles

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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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RF57 MCG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF57 MCG, 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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RF57 MCG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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