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MJ59 EDK

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,669 mi
Last recorded132,669 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 EDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,669 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 4 Nov 2020 132,669 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 124,604 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 124,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 116,531 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,569 miles

Front BOTH TYRES SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGES

Front SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 109,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front BOTH TYRES SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGES

Front SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,406 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear run off on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 78,030 miles

BOTH WIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR ON 1ST WIPE

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

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

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

SLIGHT BIND ON N/S/R BRAKE

Fail 25 Jun 2014 78,030 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BOTH WIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR ON 1ST WIPE

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

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

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

SLIGHT BIND ON N/S/R BRAKE

Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,384 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 64,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MJ59 EDK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MJ59 EDK, 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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MJ59 EDK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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