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SJ09 XZC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,576 mi
Last recorded235,576 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 XZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 235,576 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 235,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 208,855 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Nov 2016 208,197 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 192,520 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both lower ball joints appear to be on the wrong side (L+R) (2.4.A.2)

Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both track rod ends appear to be on the wrong side (2.2.C.1e)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2016 192,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both lower ball joints appear to be on the wrong side (L+R) (2.4.A.2)

Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both track rod ends appear to be on the wrong side (2.2.C.1e)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 165,604 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides inner bush on lower wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small crack in lens (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge has just only met the limit (4.1.E.1)

both front and rear sub frame's corroded and front and rear suspension componets corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted and undertrays covering full floor pan

Pass 30 Sep 2015 165,238 miles

Handbrake only just passing brake test/may req adjustment/work

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 165,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 XZC 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 70%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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