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MJ59 NEO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,342 mi
Last recorded173,342 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 NEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 173,342 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 155,255 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 135,234 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 118,807 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 118,041 miles

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

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 3 Nov 2021 102,189 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 92,770 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 85,005 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,868 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,333 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,850 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 35,376 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,376 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,630 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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MJ59 NEO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MJ59 NEO, 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 MJ59 NEO registered?

MJ59 NEO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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