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HJ59 EGC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,309 mi
Last recorded99,309 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 EGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 99,309 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arms rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 93,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 89,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 85,830 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 81,763 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 77,649 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,789 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 68,386 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,047 miles

cuts in both front tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,428 miles

cuts in both front tyres,front brake discs wearing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,301 miles

brake discs wearing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,101 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 33,974 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,402 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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HJ59 EGC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HJ59 EGC, 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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HJ59 EGC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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