MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not clearing screen dirty /grease on screen (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle cable catching o/s rear wheel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall splitting remould fitted (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
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SJ09 XSW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SJ09 XSW, 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 XSW registered?
SJ09 XSW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2009.
Is SJ09 XSW safe to buy?
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