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AJ09 GXY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,939 mi
Last recorded156,939 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 GXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 156,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 156,937 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 150,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 147,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 145,245 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 140,991 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 138,004 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 138,004 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 130,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 124,020 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 124,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 116,867 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 116,867 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Near side rear (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 107,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,479 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 84,367 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 84,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 67,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 51,484 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 51,484 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 GXY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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