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YR09 RZP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

244,466 mi
Last recorded244,466 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 RZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 244,466 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 244,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 231,690 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2019 231,690 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 216,582 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2018 216,087 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 194,574 miles

damage to o/s and n/s outer sills

no emissions printout engine wont reach maximum rpm

Pass 29 Nov 2016 172,539 miles

damage to o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 1 Dec 2015 150,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 126,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Dec 2013 98,192 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 63,850 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 49,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 120,093 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Apr 2012 120,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

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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YR09 RZP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR09 RZP, 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 YR09 RZP registered?

YR09 RZP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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