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SJ59 WHN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

211,220 mi
Last recorded211,220 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 WHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 211,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle

Fail 2 Dec 2019 211,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2018 205,471 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 200,276 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 200,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 186,916 miles

Offside Front o/s/f tyre 3mm on inner edge

spare tyre flat

Fail 8 Dec 2016 186,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre 3mm on inner edge

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre 2mm on inner edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Jun 2016 168,966 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Wire in N/S/R tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2015 151,863 miles

Engine management lght on

O/S & N/S/F tyres near wear level

Pass 10 Jun 2015 138,971 miles

NEW STICKERS REQUIRED FOR ,FIRE EX,FIRST AID KIT,N/S/R DOOR

Pass 10 Dec 2014 116,361 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 115,957 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

NO NAME ON N/S REAR DOOR

Pass 4 Jun 2014 94,563 miles

O/S/F tyre scrubbed inner edge

small cut in N/S/R tyre inner sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,559 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,123 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 WHN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WHN, 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 WHN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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