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RV59 RBX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,737 mi
Last recorded153,737 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 RBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 153,737 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2026 153,737 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar likely to fail fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 151,326 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 151,326 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 146,602 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 146,562 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 140,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Small chip in Zone A of windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2023 140,076 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Small chip in Zone A of windscreen

Exhaust mounting defective Center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 135,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear offside and nearside shock absorbers bump stops and gaiters deteriorated

small chip windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2021 130,061 miles

Chip in Zone 'A' of windscreen smaller than 10mm

Nearside & Offside rear shocker gators insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 130,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in Zone 'A' of windscreen smaller than 10mm

Nearside & Offside rear shocker gators insecure

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 120,388 miles

Chip in Zone 'A' of windscreen smaller than 10mm

Nearside & Offside rear shocker gators insecure

Nearside & Offside rear tyres wearing inside edge + starting to perish in tread

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 107,761 miles

Chip in Zone 'A' of windscreen smaller than 10mm

Nearside & Offside rear shock absorber gators insecure

Nearside & Offside rear tyres staring to wear on inside edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 107,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

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

Chip in Zone 'A' of windscreen smaller than 10mm

Nearside & Offside rear shock absorber gators insecure

Nearside & Offside rear tyres staring to wear on inside edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,644 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 96,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,833 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,734 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,771 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,061 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 RBX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RBX, 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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RV59 RBX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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