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RV59 RPX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,378 mi
Last recorded156,378 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 RPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 156,378 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 150,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 150,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 141,836 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Jan 2023 141,812 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2022 132,939 miles

Both rear tyres & offside front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front brake pad main wiring loom & harness plug broken/damaged.

Nearside front day running light inoperative.

Oil level on minimum requirement.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 123,445 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 123,333 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 114,794 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 114,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (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 Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

both front daytime running lights not working

brake pad warning light on, nearside front wear wire broken

Pass 19 Dec 2018 103,106 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both font bottom arms, rear bushs perished

Pass 12 Dec 2017 90,454 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers starting to smear

Fail 12 Dec 2017 90,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,527 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,693 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 46,579 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn smooth on inner edges of tread

Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,735 miles

Parking brake lever is stiff to operate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RPX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

RV59 RPX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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