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AJ09 GYG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,714 mi
Last recorded202,714 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 202,714 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides - outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 202,714 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides - outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 196,857 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody crossion inc suspention componen5Ts

Pass 20 May 2024 188,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underbody crossion inc suspention component s

Fail 18 May 2024 188,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underbody crossion inc suspention component s

Pass 2 May 2023 182,699 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 182,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 175,819 miles

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

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

underbody corroded including suspension components

Fail 16 May 2022 175,813 miles

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

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

underbody corroded including suspension components

Pass 11 May 2021 166,927 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 May 2021 166,924 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2020 159,267 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 May 2020 159,267 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 152,719 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 144,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 114,174 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 114,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,118 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 99,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,623 miles

rear brake pads low

tyres poor on tread

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,643 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,027 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 39,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,671 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 GYG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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