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AJ09 GYN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,662 mi
Last recorded144,662 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 144,662 miles

Offside Rear body panel slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 144,662 miles

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

Offside Rear body panel slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 136,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body wing slight damage

Fail 17 Feb 2025 136,799 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Body wing slight damage

Pass 4 Mar 2024 125,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear offside rear wing/wheel arch damaged.

Fail 27 Feb 2024 124,033 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear offside rear wing/wheel arch damaged.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 113,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 113,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 105,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 101,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 95,777 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 95,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,513 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load catch cover missing (5.2.4a)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Apr 2018 86,513 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load catch cover missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,353 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,526 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,813 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,325 miles

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)

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

both rear tyres mishapen on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,573 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 36,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,037 miles

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)

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 GYN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GYN, 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 GYN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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