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RV59 RKU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,768 mi
Last recorded60,768 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 RKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 60,768 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2026 60,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 59,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 58,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 56,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 56,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 54,352 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 54,352 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 52,463 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 50,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 47,899 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,191 miles

Nearside Front mirror indicator holed and 50% inop

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 45,191 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror indicator holed and 50% inop

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,488 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 33,840 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,839 miles

Front wipers not clear stright away

N/S/F tyre side wall rubber cut

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,219 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cuts in nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,730 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RKU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

RV59 RKU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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