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AG09 AZO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,240 mi
Last recorded185,240 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 AZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 185,240 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 185,200 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 177,525 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 177,296 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 168,084 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 157,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view low level (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 138,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 121,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 106,636 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 106,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 86,847 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 86,847 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 67,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyres starting to perish/crack

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 61,370 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyres starting to perish/crack

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

Pass 10 May 2016 53,428 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,249 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 52,725 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 37,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AG09 AZO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AG09 AZO, 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 AG09 AZO registered?

AG09 AZO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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