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EJ58 WCM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,214 mi
Last recorded170,214 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 WCM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 170,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 170,213 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure joiner clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake pads have heat damage

Pass 30 Jan 2020 163,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 163,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective lower rubber blade clip missing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 151,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the edge of the tread

Fail 31 Jan 2019 151,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the edge of the tread

Pass 15 Jan 2018 139,615 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 130,097 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 122,591 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is damaged on the outer sidewall

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,810 miles

Offside rear tyre is getting low on tread on the inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 104,450 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 80,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,543 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,399 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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EJ58 WCM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EJ58 WCM, 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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EJ58 WCM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2009.

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