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WJ09 OPA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

236,184 mi
Last recorded236,184 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 OPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 236,184 miles

Nearside Rear disc and pads have been hot

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp light output bit low/dull

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

parking brake minimum effort just met

Fail 1 May 2026 236,174 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear disc and pads have been hot

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp light output bit low/dull

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

parking brake minimum effort just met

Pass 10 Apr 2025 205,277 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 200,098 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 200,098 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 193,619 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle heavily unsealed

Fail 23 Mar 2023 193,235 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle heavily unsealed

Fail 2 Feb 2022 161,443 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 Data plate defaced. (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 136,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 125,508 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,709 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 92,245 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing & blocking on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,320 miles

Both rear tyres blocking slightly

Front Brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 68,510 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 68,510 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,556 miles

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

horn slightly insecure

new tyres fitted swapped to front of vehicle

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2014 55,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2013 42,097 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,528 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,539 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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WJ09 OPA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WJ09 OPA, 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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WJ09 OPA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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