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AJ09 GMX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,721 mi
Last recorded167,721 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 GMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 167,721 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 167,593 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 125,633 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 115,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 115,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,121 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 87,121 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight brake bind at rear

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f track rods

Pass 8 May 2012 68,953 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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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AJ09 GMX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ09 GMX, 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 AJ09 GMX registered?

AJ09 GMX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is AJ09 GMX safe to buy?

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