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AJ09 GNV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,150 mi
Last recorded180,150 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 GNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 180,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 164,914 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both sills

Fail 22 Sep 2025 164,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both sills

Pass 8 Oct 2024 152,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 143,268 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 143,268 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 132,985 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 132,985 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 118,737 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,546 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,552 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,791 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,508 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,607 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 53,607 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,450 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside rear brake binding

Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,425 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,054 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,213 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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AJ09 GNV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GNV, 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 GNV registered?

AJ09 GNV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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