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SB58 FCJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,917 mi
Last recorded170,917 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 FCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2019 170,917 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front tyres signs of wear inner edges 2.00mm tread on edge

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

drivers door lower hinge worn

Pass 18 Dec 2018 164,356 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

alternator belt showing signs of cracking

indicator stalk showing signs of wear

nearside and offside front seat belts showing signs of wear [slow retracting]

nearside front wheel damaged on outer rim

nearside rear tyre showing 3mm and showing signs of wear on outside edge

offside front strut top mounting showing signs of wear

offside rear tyre showing 2 to 3mm and showing signs of wear on outside edge

unable to see rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe [above fuel tank]

Fail 12 Dec 2018 164,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

alternator belt showing signs of cracking

handbrake travel getting high

nearside and offside front seat belts showing signs of wear [slow retracting]

nearside front wheel damaged on outer rim

nearside rear tyre showing 3mm and showing signs of wear on outside edge

offside front strut top mounting showing signs of wear

offside rear tyre showing 2 to 3mm and showing signs of wear on outside edge

unable to see rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe [above fuel tank]

Pass 15 Dec 2017 156,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 156,780 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 152,853 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 152,853 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 146,196 miles

Nearside Front wear ,rod

Fail 10 Feb 2016 146,196 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wear ,rod

Pass 16 Feb 2015 114,430 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 86,580 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,401 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,018 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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SB58 FCJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SB58 FCJ, 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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SB58 FCJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2009.

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