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SG59 RMV

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

305,342 mi
Last recorded305,342 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 RMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 305,342 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter holed and weeping grease

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Direction indicator tell tale illuminates with headlights (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre worn around inner edge ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 279,621 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front outer cv boots perished

Fail 5 Oct 2018 279,621 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front outer cv boots perished

Pass 19 Mar 2018 269,548 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2018 269,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2017 260,817 miles

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

both front drop link dust covers slightly worn

off side front seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2017 252,171 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 251,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 245,182 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 245,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 235,396 miles

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

off side rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 230,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 212,511 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 212,511 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 RMV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RMV, 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 RMV registered?

SG59 RMV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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