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RV59 RFO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,179 mi
Last recorded87,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 RFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 87,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,392 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pads warning light on

Fail 23 Jun 2021 77,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pads warning light on

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,272 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 57,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 42,250 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 41,973 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,569 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated and unevenly worn

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,977 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2015 35,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre damage outer sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,043 miles

both rear tyres have slight high and low spots on inner edges,and cracking in tread.

driver please re postion permit in front windscreen.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,370 miles

both rear tyres are wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,916 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 RFO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

RV59 RFO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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