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OY09 TOJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

249,973 mi
Last recorded249,973 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 TOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 249,973 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 227,558 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 227,588 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 206,374 miles

Front O/S/F and N/S/F lower ball joints incorrectly fitted ( sided left/right )

Fail 28 Jun 2021 206,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component fractured Ball joint assembly / support. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 185,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 152,085 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 152,054 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 118,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit mishaped on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 118,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit mishaped on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,827 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 97,783 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,588 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 76,588 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,743 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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OY09 TOJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OY09 TOJ, 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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OY09 TOJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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