2009 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · PX59 XDJ
2009 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 230,231 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX59 XDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2024
- 230,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX59 XDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Skoda Octavia (PX59 XDJ) between September 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
PX59 XDJ Mileage History
- 28/09/2022219,503 mi
- 28/09/2022219,503 mi
- 29/09/2023230,050 mi+10,547 mi
- 19/03/2024230,231 mi+181 mi
- 19/03/2024230,231 mi
Average of roughly 7,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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