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RK09 UPH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,692 mi
Last recorded103,692 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 UPH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 103,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 13 May 2025 98,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f suspension ball joint dust cover perishing

Fail 13 May 2025 98,914 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f suspension ball joint dust cover perishing

Pass 9 May 2024 97,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 94,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides poor and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have light surface perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 89,736 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear ridge on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (turbo drain banjo ?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 89,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced suspect wiring fault (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp ON (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear ridge on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured speaker wiring from battery to boot not secured and earth lead trailing across boot floor (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front dash end cap panel missing, b pillar trim insecure, kick panel trim insecure

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb not working correctly (dim glow from bulb) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (turbo drain banjo ?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off rear number plate loose and rattling (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear screen wash not working

Pass 30 Apr 2021 81,433 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 76,179 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 67,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 47,138 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 47,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,518 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,415 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 38,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 38,131 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 37,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,888 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 29,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,045 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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RK09 UPH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RK09 UPH, 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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RK09 UPH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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