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NJ09 KGF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

231,921 mi
Last recorded231,921 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 KGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 231,921 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2023 213,309 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2023 208,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail bracket damaged & retaining clip missing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

retaining device for bonnet stay missing

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 200,359 miles

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

brake pad wear light illuminated

engine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 8 Jun 2022 200,319 miles

brake warning light illuminated

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2022 200,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2022 200,265 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

brake pad warning light on

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 195,628 miles

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

engine oil level low

underbody covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Fail 1 Jun 2021 195,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

engine oil level low

underbody covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Pass 21 Oct 2020 193,917 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 193,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 189,568 miles

under body trays fitted

engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2020 189,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted

under body trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 184,382 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully inspect underside components due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2019 184,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully inspect underside components due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 179,606 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated instrument panel (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect underside components due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 174,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 169,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

unable to fully inspect underside rigid brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2018 169,054 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

unable to fully inspect underside rigid brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 162,234 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 140,113 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe flexi hose bracket missing but pipe secured with tie clip

Fail 7 Jun 2017 139,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part flexi pipe rubbing on shocker to hub bolt head on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 125,495 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 113,644 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 113,482 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 94,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,515 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 82,514 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,395 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,888 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 40,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 40,003 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 28,441 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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NJ09 KGF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NJ09 KGF, 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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NJ09 KGF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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