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RK09 UPJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,914 mi
Last recorded122,914 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 UPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 122,914 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 122,913 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 117,141 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 111,149 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 105,489 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 105,489 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 98,531 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 92,367 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,370 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,644 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,424 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,054 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,055 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,720 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,111 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 42,018 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,612 miles

age cracks in tyres

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 UPJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK09 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

RK09 UPJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is RK09 UPJ safe to buy?

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