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RK09 UOA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,688 mi
Last recorded221,688 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 UOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 221,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 192,620 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 192,620 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 161,082 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 136,311 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 105,204 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 96,594 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 96,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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RK09 UOA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK09 UOA, 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 RK09 UOA registered?

RK09 UOA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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