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RV59 RFZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

300,544 mi
Last recorded300,544 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 300,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight oil leak around engine bay & slight smoke during acceleration

Pass 14 Dec 2017 290,407 miles

oil leak vehicle slightly smoking

under body slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 278,109 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak rear no plate damaged

vehicle slightly smoking

Pass 9 Mar 2017 262,723 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 248,079 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 234,214 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 211,771 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 190,340 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 166,757 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 140,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 126,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 126,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 110,963 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,562 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 93,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,653 miles

ADVICE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES STARTED TO WEAR.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 74,652 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

ADVICE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES STARTED TO WEAR.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,257 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 55,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,835 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 34,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RFZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RV59 RFZ, 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 RFZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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