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J80 SFJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,166 mi
Last recorded146,166 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 SFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 146,166 miles

LOW FUEL LEVEL WARNING DISPLAYED

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 146,166 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DEFECTIVE BRAKE COMPONENT(S) *** UNSAFE FOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE TESTING*** (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

LOW FUEL LEVEL WARNING DISPLAYED

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 141,953 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced very dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 130,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2022 116,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 115,785 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 98,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 98,033 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 81,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 71,451 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,559 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 67,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,643 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,961 miles

nearside front side repeater poor operation

Pass 20 Nov 2015 62,551 miles

nearside side repater poor operation

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,346 miles

nearside side repeater poor operation

Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,584 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,006 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 49,006 miles

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

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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J80 SFJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J80 SFJ, 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 J80 SFJ registered?

J80 SFJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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