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RF58 EFL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,507 mi
Last recorded232,507 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 EFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 232,507 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 218,531 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 218,522 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 188,224 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 171,028 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 171,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 140,736 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 140,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 113,912 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 89,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 57,217 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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RF58 EFL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF58 EFL, 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 RF58 EFL registered?

RF58 EFL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 January 2009.

Is RF58 EFL safe to buy?

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