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PJ59 FAF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,726 mi
Last recorded147,726 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 FAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 147,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 140,649 miles

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

Offside Front seal damage

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

Rear top cover shockabsober missing ( both side)

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all 4 doors (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 134,306 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 127,094 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 119,140 miles

Rear child seat in rear

Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,810 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 98,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 89,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 83,442 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 83,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,150 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Very bad wear to rear tyres inside edges

Fail 26 Jan 2017 78,993 miles

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

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

Very bad wear to rear tyres inside edges

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,580 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,774 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner

Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,903 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 49,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner tread

Pass 21 Nov 2013 49,990 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner tread

Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,092 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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PJ59 FAF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ59 FAF, 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 PJ59 FAF registered?

PJ59 FAF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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