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RK09 ZDM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,174 mi
Last recorded122,174 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 122,174 miles

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

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

Rear HIGH RISE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 25 Nov 2025 122,113 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear HIGH RISE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 8 Nov 2024 115,612 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 108,111 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres flat spotting inner edge.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 99,629 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,390 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,364 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,660 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 86,203 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,665 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,823 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 78,823 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 74,925 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 70,130 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 69,970 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,507 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 65,507 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,460 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 ZDM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

RK09 ZDM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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