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RV59 PZY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

255,288 mi
Last recorded255,288 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 PZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 255,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 237,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2024 237,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 203,006 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 203,006 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 182,598 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 182,375 miles

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

both rear tyres over 10yrs old

Pass 18 Mar 2022 160,391 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 142,071 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 19 Mar 2021 141,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 28 Aug 2020 130,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 130,147 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 109,659 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 109,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 85,624 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 83,723 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,105 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

advise nsf wing mirror indicator has bulbs gone

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,467 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,954 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 57,098 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,661 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 PZY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PZY, 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 PZY registered?

RV59 PZY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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