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SJ09 XTF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

195,043 mi
Last recorded195,043 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 XTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 195,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

reverse lamp inoperative (vehicles date of first use is pre September 2009 so not a failure

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2026 195,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

reverse lamp inoperative (vehicles date of first use is pre September 2009 so not a failure

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 191,961 miles

Both front anti roll bar end link bushes perished.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear shock absorbers misted slightly.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2025 191,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front anti roll bar end link bushes perished.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear shock absorbers misted slightly.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2024 185,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 185,336 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 177,508 miles

both front brake discs corroded and pads getting low/required in approx 3-4000 miles

both outer sills slightly damaged (edges squashed)

n.s rear shock absorber damp/slight leak

o.s rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust bracket becoming corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 168,498 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads have 3000 miles remaining approximately.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper perished.

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 162,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre has 3-4mm tread remaining.

Fail 22 Mar 2021 162,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre has 3-4mm tread remaining.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 157,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 4 Mar 2020 157,944 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Leveling not checked! (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Outer rim damaged to such an extent that the tyre has been deformed (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 29 Mar 2019 146,319 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 130,932 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 130,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 112,828 miles

both front brake discs becoming corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 112,828 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,901 miles

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

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

both front brake discs becoming corroded on inner faces

nsf wheel slightly buckled on outer rim

nsr shock absorber slightly damp

osf outer c.v boot, small end has a very small split, however still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 1 Apr 2016 96,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs becoming corroded on inner faces

nsf wheel slightly buckled on outer rim

nsr shock absorber slightly damp

osf outer c.v boot, small end has a very small split, however still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,607 miles

n.s wiper slightly split

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,580 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,363 miles

slight chip in windscreen zone A

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,929 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 41,926 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,448 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,669 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 XTF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XTF, 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 XTF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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