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SL09 JZW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,047 mi
Last recorded82,047 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 JZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 82,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 67,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 67,606 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 60,385 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 47,645 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,963 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 39,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,802 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 31,802 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (9.2.8b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,179 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,199 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,583 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,942 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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SL09 JZW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL09 JZW, 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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What year was SL09 JZW registered?

SL09 JZW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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