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SJ09 XSO

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

263,655 mi
Last recorded263,655 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 XSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 263,655 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 250,215 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 250,215 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 229,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 208,022 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 185,809 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 162,922 miles

Oil leak

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

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 13 Apr 2015 162,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 143,297 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 121,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 97,781 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,514 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 XSO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XSO, 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 SJ09 XSO registered?

SJ09 XSO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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