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SG59 RLU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,714 mi
Last recorded210,714 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 RLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 210,714 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 196,991 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 196,991 miles

Headlamp aim too high osf/nsf (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose nut broken/missing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf/nsf (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2017 180,748 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 180,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 150,064 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 214,788 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 May 2015 214,788 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak at sump plug

Pass 6 Jun 2014 174,067 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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SG59 RLU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SG59 RLU, 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 SG59 RLU registered?

SG59 RLU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is SG59 RLU safe to buy?

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