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AB08 RHB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,375 mi
Last recorded150,375 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 150,375 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 139,585 miles

Nearside Front sill holed and corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 130,677 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,588 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,369 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,394 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 109,385 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 97,368 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,375 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,294 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 71,294 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,256 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 41,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,861 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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AB08 RHB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB08 RHB, 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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AB08 RHB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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