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PJ09 UPM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,102 mi
Last recorded160,102 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 UPM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 160,102 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 160,102 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 157,416 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 153,590 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 153,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 147,552 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight play ()

Fail 29 Jul 2020 147,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear brake pads below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight play ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 117,628 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 116,240 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 102,590 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,608 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 77,393 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,020 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,356 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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PJ09 UPM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PJ09 UPM, 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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PJ09 UPM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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