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RK59 VXY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,363 mi
Last recorded171,363 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 VXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 171,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2024 171,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 152,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 144,765 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 140,546 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 132,676 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 125,949 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 115,640 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 109,236 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 102,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 94,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,327 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 66,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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RK59 VXY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK59 VXY, 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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RK59 VXY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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