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AJ09 GZT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

228,572 mi
Last recorded228,572 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 GZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 228,572 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 175,616 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 215,502 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 202,985 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 191,744 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 158,640 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 158,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn un evenly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,773 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 87,773 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 87,756 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.0m. Average 1.18m. Peak 1.22m. (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped in centre of tread.

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 87,735 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.0m. Average 1.62m. Peak 1.69m. (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped in centre of tread.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted so not all components inspected

Fail 17 Apr 2018 66,298 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted so not all components inspected

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,145 miles

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

under trays fitted restricting inspection of vehicles underside

Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,138 miles

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

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

under trays fitted restricting inspection of vehicles underside

Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,537 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 56,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,739 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,610 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 32,610 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 GZT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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