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RF58 WXA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,038 mi
Last recorded177,038 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 WXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 177,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

pad warning light

Pass 29 Jan 2024 171,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet pull in poor condition

fluctuation on nearside front brake

front brake discs pittered

front lower arm ball joint boots perishing

no. plates deteriorated

rear bump stops perished

rear subframe corroded

slight brake bind offside front brake

slight corrosion on sills

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 23 Jan 2024 171,125 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust system insecure center clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear bump stops perished

rear subframe corroded

slight brake bind offside front brake

slight corrosion on sills

slight play in nearside steering arm

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

bonnet pull in poor condition

fluctuation on nearside front brake

front brake discs pittered

front lower arm ball joint boots perishing

no. plates deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2023 164,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ARB Link Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 158,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2021 152,229 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 152,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 148,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 148,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 141,853 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 126,495 miles

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 4 Jan 2018 126,495 miles

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

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 16 Jan 2017 120,437 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 110,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 93,677 miles

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop worn

Pass 16 Jan 2014 70,697 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 47,565 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 2mm and on inner

Pass 7 Jan 2012 23,859 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inner.

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 WXA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXA, 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 WXA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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