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RK09 ZFB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,361 mi
Last recorded172,361 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 ZFB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 172,361 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 165,489 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 159,630 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2022 159,630 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 150,067 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 150,067 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 137,676 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 121,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 103,406 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,315 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,184 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,685 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,520 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,870 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,101 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 ZFB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZFB, 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 ZFB registered?

RK09 ZFB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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