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SH59 EUJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

232,173 mi
Last recorded232,173 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 EUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 232,173 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 196,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 162,809 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin holed and slight grease leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 161,138 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 136,995 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 136,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.0 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 105,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,622 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 81,486 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 81,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,541 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SH59 EUJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH59 EUJ, 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 SH59 EUJ registered?

SH59 EUJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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