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FJ09 WRE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

228,446 mi
Last recorded228,446 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 WRE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 228,446 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 212,619 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 212,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 205,141 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 196,810 miles

Low emission vehicle

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 196,810 miles

Low emission vehicle

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 183,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 179,440 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 179,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 161,028 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 136,142 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 136,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2013 112,220 miles

front pads half worn

rear pads half worn

Fail 12 Aug 2013 112,220 miles

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

front pads half worn

rear pads half worn

Pass 9 Aug 2013 111,905 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 84,885 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,843 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,024 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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FJ09 WRE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 FJ09 WRE, 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 FJ09 WRE registered?

FJ09 WRE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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