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RV59 PZX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

298,721 mi
Last recorded298,721 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 PZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 298,721 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 298,660 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 283,190 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 137,805 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 137,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 123,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 120,019 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 108,989 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 108,985 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,293 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,494 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 88,494 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 25 May 2017 82,695 miles

slight perishing of offside & nearside tyre tread, nail in offside

Fail 25 May 2017 82,695 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

slight perishing of offside & nearside tyre tread, nail in offside

Pass 8 Jun 2016 79,738 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,688 miles

emissions right on limit

Fail 23 May 2014 71,089 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight wear - offside & nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 71,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight wear - offside & nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,102 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,843 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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RV59 PZX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV59 PZX, 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 RV59 PZX registered?

RV59 PZX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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