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FJ09 XTB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,861 mi
Last recorded230,861 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 230,861 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 230,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated cracked and coming away from backing (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 228,323 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 228,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 224,426 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 203,489 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 203,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 183,337 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 183,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 154,764 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 124,734 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,021 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 62,699 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 62,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 39,841 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,190 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 15,274 miles

Smoke test carried out but reading too low for smoke meter to register.

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 XTB 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 66.7%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

FJ09 XTB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is FJ09 XTB safe to buy?

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