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AJ09 GUE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

234,542 mi
Last recorded234,542 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 GUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 234,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 223,148 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 211,359 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 200,884 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 200,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 188,943 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 strongly advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 175,953 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 165,246 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 165,242 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 137,438 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 137,431 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 131,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 128,346 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 123,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 114,491 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 104,841 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,344 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,251 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,862 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,784 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,624 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,665 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,082 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,969 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 GUE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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