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AJ09 GZB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,323 mi
Last recorded90,323 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 GZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 90,323 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 81,842 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 74,423 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,819 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,134 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise remedial repair (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 55,741 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 48,072 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear reflector broken but less than 50 percent

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 43,177 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,154 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,072 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,821 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,017 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 22,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GZB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GZB, 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 GZB registered?

AJ09 GZB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is AJ09 GZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ09 GZB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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