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AJ09 GZO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,073 mi
Last recorded181,073 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 181,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 172,005 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 163,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 154,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 154,442 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both sides cut to ply and opening cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 146,597 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Outer & inner severely cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 146,527 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Outer & inner severely cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 138,909 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In center of tread ()

Fail 20 Apr 2021 138,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on insecure inner wheel arch trim (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (Marked Yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In center of tread ()

Pass 20 Apr 2020 131,359 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 131,359 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 124,585 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 124,585 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 107,155 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,932 miles

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

Nearside Screenwasher jet inoperative.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 94,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Screenwasher jet inoperative.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,997 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 80,997 miles

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

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,158 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil below minimum [1/2 ltr of 5w30 fully synthetic supplied]

exhaust emissions are high

front wipers smearing screen

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,987 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 56,987 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,193 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 44,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 GZO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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