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SJ59 UJX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

212,355 mi
Last recorded212,355 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 UJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 212,355 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 212,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre sleeve corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 201,496 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 201,475 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 188,110 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 187,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 187,679 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 187,678 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 165,574 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 165,551 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 165,536 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 165,534 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 146,748 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 146,481 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 146,481 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 146,458 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,717 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 119,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,791 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 84,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,306 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SJ59 UJX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SJ59 UJX, 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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SJ59 UJX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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