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EJ09 XWD

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,188 mi
Last recorded249,188 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 XWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 249,188 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 249,176 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 222,125 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 222,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 183,682 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 183,681 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 181,400 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 181,355 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,639 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 148,985 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 107,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 107,904 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 94,048 miles

emission too clean

Pass 21 Sep 2013 93,892 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,566 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,236 miles

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

minor stone chips to swept area of windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,657 miles

Front & rear taxi plates to be fitted when issued

Minor damage at rear bumper

Taxi tariff sheet to be used from old vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,619 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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EJ09 XWD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

EJ09 XWD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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