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RO59 HHG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,129 mi
Last recorded90,129 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 HHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 90,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,977 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S Lower Arm Inner Bush Slight Play + Degrading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 84,066 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,671 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,965 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,780 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,850 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 72,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 68,437 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 68,436 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,677 miles

engine underside cover fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 58,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,014 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,870 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 33,785 miles

rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2012 22,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RO59 HHG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 RO59 HHG, 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 RO59 HHG registered?

RO59 HHG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is RO59 HHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 HHG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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