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WJ09 UEF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,904 mi
Last recorded172,904 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 172,904 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 159,773 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 159,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 155,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 148,485 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

light misting of oil on nearside front shock absorber

Fail 21 Oct 2019 148,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

light misting of oil on nearside front shock absorber

Pass 11 Oct 2018 134,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 124,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

possible roughness to offside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Oct 2017 124,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn completely smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened warped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened warped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit adverse wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

possible roughness to offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2016 107,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,468 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 101,468 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,936 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,486 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 82,454 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,335 miles

one lamp in o/s tail light not working

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 UEF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UEF, 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 UEF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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