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AJ09 GXW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,296 mi
Last recorded189,296 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 GXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 189,296 miles

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

manufacture plate not visible

Pass 3 Jan 2019 172,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 172,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 160,549 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/r shock absorber shroud broken

small stone chips to screen

Fail 2 Jul 2018 160,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/r shock absorber shroud broken

small stone chips to screen

Pass 27 Dec 2017 155,141 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 139,380 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 128,236 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 128,185 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

emissions to lean to detect

Fail 17 Jan 2017 128,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

brake pad wear warning light displayed

emissions to lean to detect

front brake disks have light surface corrossion

Pass 28 Oct 2015 116,505 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 91,487 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 73,469 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 GXW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

AJ09 GXW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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