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J1 EVB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,607 mi
Last recorded145,607 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 EVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 145,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped, o/s is corroded on 50% of outer face - pads good, approx. 6mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on outer edge, worn on inner - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge, almost smooth on outer - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit lens is cracked - not affecting lighting

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear lower track control arm inner bushes are deteriorated - no movement

both rear trailing arm forward bushes are slightly deteriorated

outer casing on centre rear seat belt stalk missing - not affecting operation

Pass 22 Nov 2024 138,362 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing - not affecting operation

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked - not affecting lighting

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

Offside Rear trailing arm forward bush is slightly deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear lower track control arm inner bushes are slightly deteriorated

engine under tray is slightly insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2024 138,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing - not affecting operation

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked - not affecting lighting

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

Offside Rear trailing arm forward bush is slightly deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear lower track control arm inner bushes are slightly deteriorated

engine under tray is slightly insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2023 130,274 miles

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

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

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked - not affecting lighting

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

outer casing missing on centre rear seat belt stalk - not affecting operation

Fail 1 Nov 2023 130,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror - LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in door mirror - LED - only one LED working (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked - not affecting lighting

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

outer casing missing on centre rear seat belt stalk - not affecting operation

Pass 12 Nov 2022 122,973 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 113,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - cord exposure imminent -worn on outer edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower track control arm inner and outer bushes deteriorated - no movement

Nearside Rear light unit lens cracked - not affecting lighting

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

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - cord exposure imminent - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower track control arm inner bush deteriorated - no movement

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked - not affecting lighting

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror - lens also slightly damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated - no movement

Fail 12 Nov 2021 113,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - cord exposure imminent -worn on outer edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower track control arm inner and outer bushes deteriorated - no movement

Nearside Rear light unit lens cracked - not affecting lighting

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

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - cord exposure imminent - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower track control arm inner bush deteriorated - no movement

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked - not affecting lighting

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror - lens also slightly damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated - no movement

Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm

Nearside Rear Lower track control arm, inner and outer bushes deteriorated - no movement

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

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Rear Lower track control arm, inner bush deteriorated - no movement

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

Offside door mirror indicator lens damaged - not affecting lighting

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 out of 14 in high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated - n/s also slightly worn

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated - no movement

Fail 17 Nov 2020 106,046 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm

Nearside Rear Lower track control arm, inner and outer bushes deteriorated - no movement

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

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Rear Lower track control arm, inner bush deteriorated - no movement

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

Offside door mirror indicator lens damaged - not affecting lighting

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 out of 14 in high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated - n/s also slightly worn

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated - no movement

Pass 6 Nov 2019 97,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join - sleeve clamp corroded through and slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake discs lipped, 10mm wide on inner face of n/s/f - pads ok, 4-5mm approx.

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

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

Offside door mirror indicator damaged - not affecting lighting

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 out of 14 in high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated - n/s also slightly worn

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

both rear light units cracked - not affecting lighting

both rear track control arm inner bushes deteriorated - no movement

Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,448 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped - pads good, 6mm approx.

Nearside Rear light unit lens cracked - not affecting lighting

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

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

Offside door mirror indicator lens damaged - not affecting lighting

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2018 87,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs lipped - pads good, 6mm approx.

Nearside Rear light unit lens cracked - not affecting lighting

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

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

Offside door mirror indicator lens damaged - not affecting lighting

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,527 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped - pads good, 6mm approx.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside door mirror indicator slightly damaged - not affecting lighting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked

both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

both rear light units cracked - not affecting lighting

Fail 27 Oct 2017 77,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward bsuh (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly lipped - pads good, 6mm approx.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside door mirror indicator slightly damaged - not affecting lighting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked

both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

both rear light units cracked - not affecting lighting

Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly damaged

front wiper slightly smeary

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,401 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

Nearside Rear light unit cracked - not affecting lighting

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rearlight lenses cracked

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J1 EVB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J1 EVB, 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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J1 EVB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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