CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ09 GXO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,154 mi
Last recorded158,154 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 GXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 158,154 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 158,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 154,752 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 154,752 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 153,400 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 148,456 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 135,212 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 135,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,305 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,014 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 121,013 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,055 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,541 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 94,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,263 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,210 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 87,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,745 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,745 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,778 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ09 GXO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ09 GXO?

You can check the full history of AJ09 GXO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ09 GXO registered?

AJ09 GXO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is AJ09 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ09 GXO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ09 GXO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ09 GXO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.