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SJ09 XUB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

474,737 mi
Last recorded474,737 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 XUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 474,737 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 452,581 miles

Body component slightly loose Undertray damaged but not likely to fall off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Gaiter misted with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Intercooler hose retention clip weak and hose creeping apart

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Gaiter misted with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear of engine bay and underside vehicle coated in soot but no signs of exhaust gas leaks

Fail 30 Sep 2021 452,579 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Body component slightly loose Undertray damaged but not likely to fall off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Gaiter misted with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Intercooler hose retention clip weak and hose creeping apart

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Gaiter misted with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear of engine bay and underside vehicle coated in soot but no signs of exhaust gas leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2020 442,359 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 422,817 miles

EMISSIONS NEAR LIMIT

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 379,709 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 352,638 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 308,464 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 308,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 245,780 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 198,412 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 150,066 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 102,462 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,192 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,154 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,276 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 XUB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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