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PJ59 XAO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,433 mi
Last recorded148,433 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 XAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 148,433 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 148,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 144,043 miles

both front tyres low tread

Fail 14 Dec 2024 144,043 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back section bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle piece clamps excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres low tread

Pass 16 Dec 2023 137,865 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 137,865 miles

Front Side repeater not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 131,332 miles

Offside Front c v gaiter cracked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded on bracket could fail at any moment

Pass 18 Dec 2021 124,694 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front suspension arm rear bush weak

both front tyres low tread

middle and back exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2021 124,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front suspension arm rear bush weak

both front tyres low tread

middle and back exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 119,232 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 113,203 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 113,203 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2018 106,339 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2018 106,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2017 98,581 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 90,015 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2015 77,453 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,845 miles

front brake lining are getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2013 51,784 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 33,883 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 XAO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ59 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

PJ59 XAO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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