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RJ59 PBO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,622 mi
Last recorded120,622 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 PBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 120,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall split. 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 120,607 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When signaling right the left hand indicator comes on intermittently. (4.4.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Shock leaking. (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall split. 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 112,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Sep 2024 112,726 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2023 105,670 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 105,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,528 miles

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 5 Sep 2020 86,705 miles

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,774 miles

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 25 Aug 2018 78,425 miles

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

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

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 19 Aug 2017 73,259 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,254 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 56,332 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,072 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,064 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,343 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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RJ59 PBO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RJ59 PBO, 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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RJ59 PBO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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