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PX09 WLB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,137 mi
Last recorded179,137 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 WLB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 179,137 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 179,137 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 173,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside damage to outer body sill

Fail 20 Jun 2022 173,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside damage to outer body sill

Pass 14 Jun 2021 165,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 159,631 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 159,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 149,250 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 138,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on inner wall but no visible cord

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 138,777 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on inner wall but no visible cord

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 130,056 miles

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

O/S/R lamp cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 120,584 miles

Nearside screen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 18 Mar 2016 120,538 miles

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

Nearside screen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Apr 2015 113,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 101,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,891 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,458 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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PX09 WLB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PX09 WLB, 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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PX09 WLB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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