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SHJ 2W

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,570 mi
Last recorded181,570 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHJ 2W
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 181,570 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2025 170,351 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

corrosion to underside rear suspension components

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2024 162,776 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake back plate adrift

Fail 18 Sep 2024 162,776 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake back plate adrift

Pass 19 Sep 2023 153,384 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 142,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 133,226 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 133,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter perished starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 125,260 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2019 118,886 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 118,886 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pad warning light on

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

Reverse light switch faulty

Pass 8 Aug 2018 106,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror repeater more than half working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face has rust band (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face has rust band (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 97,044 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2017 97,044 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wing liner is insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2015 78,656 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wing liner is insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,608 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,249 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,857 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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SHJ 2W is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SHJ 2W, 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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SHJ 2W is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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