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SJ59 WGO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

241,100 mi
Last recorded241,100 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 241,100 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 224,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear inner edge , BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 207,989 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 196,931 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 196,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.0, actual 2.21 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body component insecure complete mirror unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 182,693 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 182,674 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 165,727 miles

Nearside Front PUNCHER REPAIR TOO CLOSE TO THE OUTER EDGE

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 165,701 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front PUNCHER REPAIR TOO CLOSE TO THE OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 146,847 miles

O/S/F Shocker Absorber Slight Leak

Fail 23 Nov 2016 146,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Leaking Grease (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both Front Rear Wishbone Mountings Cracking

O/S/F Shocker Absorber Slight Leak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 137,878 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 120,603 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 120,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,472 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,260 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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SJ59 WGO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WGO, 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 WGO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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