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EJ59 XDW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,168 mi
Last recorded40,168 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 XDW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 40,168 miles

Nearside headlamp lens slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Apr 2025 40,032 miles

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 39,706 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 38,830 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 37,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 36,528 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 35,735 miles

Nearside Head lamp damage

Fail 25 Nov 2019 34,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre on shoulder ()

Nearside Head lamp damage

Pass 15 Dec 2018 34,062 miles

Front Both discs have some corrosion on surface

Nearside Rear Road wheel has restrictive movement

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both discs have severe corrosion on surface

Pass 3 Dec 2017 32,467 miles

Rear Both discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 29,549 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 29,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 26,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 23,512 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 19,019 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 14,613 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XDW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ59 XDW, 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 EJ59 XDW registered?

EJ59 XDW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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