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SG59 RMY

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

320,581 mi
Last recorded320,581 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 320,581 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 320,434 miles

Coolant leak radiator nearside ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

clutch?

engine oil dip stick insecure

offside & nearside front suspension bump stops & covers insecure

offside & nearside rear suspension bump stops worn & covers insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2017 320,427 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired sharp edges (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort little effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened offside & nearside outer sleaves split (3.5.1b)

Coolant leak radiator nearside ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

bulb warning lamp on

clutch?

engine oil dip stick insecure

offside & nearside front suspension bump stops & covers insecure

offside & nearside rear suspension bump stops worn & covers insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2016 262,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2015 240,217 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 210,420 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 210,420 miles

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

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

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 RMY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RMY, 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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SG59 RMY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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