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NJ59 XZO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,493 mi
Last recorded85,493 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 XZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 85,493 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both tyres wearing more on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering floor pan engine undertrays insecure slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2015 188,918 miles

Both sides front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to perish

Fail 10 Nov 2015 188,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both sides front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2015 170,861 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 147,850 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 147,824 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 130,988 miles

Rear bushes on offside and nearside lower arms split and perished

Fail 10 Jun 2014 130,988 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear bushes on offside and nearside lower arms split and perished

Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,759 miles

advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

advise slight dampness on both sides front suspension legs

Fail 26 Feb 2014 114,645 miles

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

advise slight dampness on both sides front suspension legs

Pass 14 Nov 2013 99,650 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 88,416 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 88,416 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,707 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 59,707 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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NJ59 XZO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJ59 XZO, 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 NJ59 XZO registered?

NJ59 XZO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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