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EJ09 ENK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,743 mi
Last recorded122,743 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 ENK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 122,743 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2026 122,732 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 101,739 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 92,295 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 84,238 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 205/55 16, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,392 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 75,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 75,386 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,915 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 70,914 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 67,936 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 67,934 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,195 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 14 Jun 2019 64,195 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,413 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 59,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 54,021 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,291 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,382 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 45,377 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,334 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,709 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 34,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,942 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 27,942 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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EJ09 ENK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ09 ENK, 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 EJ09 ENK registered?

EJ09 ENK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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