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FE09 XUJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,709 mi
Last recorded153,709 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 XUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 153,709 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 149,418 miles

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

Rear reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 6 Sep 2023 149,417 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 5 Sep 2022 135,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 119,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse lamp inoperative.

Fail 17 Aug 2021 119,362 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamp aim not checked. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse lamp inoperative.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,767 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade poor

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,973 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 74,973 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,430 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,147 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE CRACKED

OIL LEAK

Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,762 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,789 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 25,014 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,347 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,236 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 21,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FE09 XUJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE09 XUJ, 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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FE09 XUJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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