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WJ09 TXA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

97,823 mi
Last recorded97,823 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 TXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 97,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,434 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 93,434 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 89,131 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 89,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 88,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 84,887 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 84,860 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 81,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes staring to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light o/s side direction indicator lens defective (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes staring to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 81,020 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shock has little to no movement (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes staring to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light o/s side direction indicator lens defective (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes staring to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,311 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,274 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops heavily perished/crack

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall kerbed ,cut to tyre tread 205/55R16V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror indicator lens damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 70,262 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer plate fitted and tested to value 1.00 (m-1) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both rear shock absorber bump stops heavily perished/crack

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall kerbed ,cut to tyre tread 205/55R16V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror indicator lens damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut to tyre tread 205/55R16 91V

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 64,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut to tyre tread 205/55R16 91V

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,575 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 58,575 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,189 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 52,185 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,669 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,953 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 38,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,916 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 25,252 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,252 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 TXA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 TXA, 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 WJ09 TXA registered?

WJ09 TXA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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