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EJ59 JOU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,678 mi
Last recorded145,678 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 JOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,678 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,215 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 130,215 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 112,691 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 112,691 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged On Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 99,874 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 99,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,042 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 83,997 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire UNDER CAR (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,055 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 72,055 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,833 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 62,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,127 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,508 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 34,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 26,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres beginning to go out of shape

Fail 24 Nov 2012 26,485 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres beginning to go out of shape

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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EJ59 JOU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EJ59 JOU, 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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EJ59 JOU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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