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SJ09 XZA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

263,713 mi
Last recorded263,713 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 XZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 263,713 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to deteriorate (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Oct 2016 263,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front lights too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not defined pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

registration plate deteriorated front number plate damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to deteriorate (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Oct 2015 224,625 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 188,128 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 188,112 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 153,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 114,438 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Apr 2012 93,393 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XZA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA registered?

SJ09 XZA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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