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SJ59 WGU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,344 mi
Last recorded126,344 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 WGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 126,344 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 126,344 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front lower outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 144,069 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Rear seat belt buckle plastic broken

Fail 19 Jun 2018 144,061 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 145,100 miles

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

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

seatbelt catch cover broken

Fail 14 Oct 2014 145,100 miles

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

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

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

seatbelt catch cover broken

Pass 11 Oct 2013 120,768 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 120,768 miles

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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SJ59 WGU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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