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PX59 XAM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

360,990 mi
Last recorded360,990 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 XAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 360,990 miles

Oil leak engine ()

coolant level low

e.m.l. on on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2017 340,723 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on

engine man light stays on

Fail 2 Oct 2017 340,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine man light stays on

Pass 17 Mar 2017 317,587 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 299,186 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

air intake cover missing

brake pad wear light on

engine man light on

slight oil leak at engine

Fail 15 Sep 2016 298,602 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

air intake cover missing

brake pad wear light on

engine man light on

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 23 Mar 2016 277,641 miles

brake ware indicator light on

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2015 255,634 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2015 230,195 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 229,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

SEATS STAINED,ND DIRTY CLEAN FOR RETEST

Pass 7 Oct 2014 204,846 miles

bonnet paintwork damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2014 182,124 miles

N/S/R door speaker cover burst

N/S/R shock abs cover loose [hanging down]

Fail 2 Apr 2014 182,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

N/S/R door speaker cover burst

N/S/R shock abs cover loose [hanging down]

Pass 2 Oct 2013 159,197 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyr worn inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 142,847 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 142,778 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay lever clip burst

Minor scratches on bonnet

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover loose [hanging down]

NS electric window not working on downstroke fron driver door switch

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Taxi meter still to check

Pass 4 Oct 2012 126,513 miles

N/S/R shock abs dust cover loose [fell down]

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 110,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

O/S headlight dull

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

Taxi meter time 3mins slow

Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,054 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,379 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 48,266 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 27,064 miles

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

steering warning light illuminated on dash

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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PX59 XAM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX59 XAM, 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 PX59 XAM registered?

PX59 XAM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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