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SL58 YOJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,724 mi
Last recorded129,724 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 YOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 129,724 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 May 2026 129,723 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 12 May 2025 122,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 122,382 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 116,917 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 116,916 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 109,102 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,498 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 101,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 96,300 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 96,300 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Brake caliper lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 93,904 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 88,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corodded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,298 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bump stop+sleeve (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bump stop+sleeve (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,326 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,469 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,818 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,208 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 48,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,995 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see bottom of both rear coil spring's

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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SL58 YOJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL58 YOJ, 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 SL58 YOJ registered?

SL58 YOJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2009.

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