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RF58 VDR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

211,552 mi
Last recorded211,552 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 VDR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 211,552 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 211,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 198,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 183,582 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 167,095 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front arm rear bushes beginning to crack up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 167,085 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity Both rear lights not matching from OSR to NSR (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front arm rear bushes beginning to crack up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 147,563 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 147,561 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 129,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 108,241 miles

n s f door glass broke

Fail 19 Feb 2020 108,234 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

n s f door glass broke

Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,690 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 75,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,895 miles

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

no.plates poor

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2017 61,895 miles

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

no.plates poor

stone chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,698 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,016 miles

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

rear brake pads apperar low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,782 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,101 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,045 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 25,045 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VDR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF58 VDR, 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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RF58 VDR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2009.

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