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AJ09 GVW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,697 mi
Last recorded188,697 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 GVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 188,697 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 174,896 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 163,495 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 163,413 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 152,108 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE

Pass 14 Dec 2021 143,707 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 137,409 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 126,423 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 126,405 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,869 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 110,869 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 99,044 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,821 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 21 May 2015 63,605 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 55,543 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,498 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 35,637 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 GVW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

AJ09 GVW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is AJ09 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ09 GVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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