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PX09 XLU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

318,278 mi
Last recorded318,278 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 XLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 318,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 317,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 294,701 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 275,241 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside wiper blade ends split

Pass 22 Oct 2014 259,135 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

oil leak o/s and rear of engine

Pass 22 Apr 2014 229,789 miles

engine has oil leak to rear

Fail 17 Apr 2014 229,771 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine has oil leak to rear

Pass 17 Oct 2013 212,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 212,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 184,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2013 184,413 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2012 159,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off/side rear hand brake cable in poor condition.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 159,331 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off/side rear hand brake cable in poor condition.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 132,994 miles

Air bag light on.

Off/side handbrake cable in poor condition.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 113,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,571 miles

Both drum sticks worn on steering rack.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 70,567 miles

Slight damage to off/side rear door..

Slight damage to rear bumper..

Slight play in rack ends..

Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,983 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,193 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 XLU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PX09 XLU, 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 XLU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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