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MF59 MWJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

305,712 mi
Last recorded305,712 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 MWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 305,712 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 298,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 288,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 280,609 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 272,949 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 272,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 266,235 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 258,263 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 240,207 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 239,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 222,326 miles

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2016 206,532 miles

Management light on

Pass 28 Nov 2015 184,613 miles

oil leak on the gearbox

Fail 28 Nov 2015 184,611 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f 225/40/18/w (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre is worn and approaching limit 225/40/18/w

oil leak on the gearbox

Pass 21 Nov 2014 156,729 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 122,425 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,353 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

offside rear shocker bump stop splitting

offside rear top side marker light inopp, more than 50% illuminating

tyre weld missing

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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MF59 MWJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MF59 MWJ, 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 MF59 MWJ registered?

MF59 MWJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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