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SJ09 XZW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

323,724 mi
Last recorded323,724 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 323,724 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 323,724 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 309,707 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 309,707 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 271,385 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 271,385 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 230,085 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 230,085 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 XZW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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