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SJ09 GPU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,934 mi
Last recorded163,934 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 GPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 163,934 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2022 153,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 143,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion all over rear suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 135,595 miles

crack in windscreen nearside

Pass 22 Nov 2019 125,145 miles

Offside Front cv joint gaiter starting to deterioate

Pass 14 Nov 2018 109,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 109,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,503 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 92,503 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 77,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 59,651 miles

Emissions test aborted.low rev engine,emissions clear.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 59,651 miles

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

Emissions test aborted.low rev engine,emissions clear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,401 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,852 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,137 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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SJ09 GPU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJ09 GPU, 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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SJ09 GPU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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