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NU09 FJX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

431,762 mi
Last recorded431,762 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 FJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 431,762 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 431,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 422,991 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 422,982 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located top of spring not correctly located possibly broken (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 419,096 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 419,096 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Droplink arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 412,151 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Linkarm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 407,953 miles

Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

items removed from drivers view

oil leak

rear suspension starting to corrode

Fail 9 May 2016 407,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part abs system wires (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs system wires (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake pad warning system wires broken

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

Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

items removed from drivers view

oil leak

rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 24 Aug 2015 401,392 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 353,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 270,034 miles

engine management light on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 270,034 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 195,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 195,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NU09 FJX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 NU09 FJX, 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 NU09 FJX registered?

NU09 FJX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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