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AJ09 GWU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,303 mi
Last recorded118,303 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 118,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 118,302 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 114,322 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 110,733 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,071 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 101,028 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 95,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,427 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 52,384 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,950 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 49,517 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,816 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,819 miles

Rear 205/60H15 tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,578 miles

Offside Front 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 GWU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 GWU, 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 GWU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2009.

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