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AJ09 GVC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

258,909 mi
Last recorded258,909 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 258,909 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 258,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 231,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 196,420 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 196,411 miles

Front registration plate obscured covered in paint overspray (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 173,341 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 155,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 132,928 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 111,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 111,949 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,549 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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AJ09 GVC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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