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AJ09 SVU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,158 mi
Last recorded192,158 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 SVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 192,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 192,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 174,300 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 174,300 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 156,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot clip loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 138,487 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 138,486 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 128,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 119,539 miles

service light on dash

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower control arm rear bush has slight play and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre n/s/r tyre puntured not leaking but not repairable due to angle ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower control arm rear bush slight movement and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear brake discs 20% corroded and pads worn low

Rear rear reg plate starting to perish

coolent level on minimum

engine covers fitted

few stone chips in windscreen

oil level on minimum

Fail 4 Jan 2021 119,160 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,466 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 100,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 89,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,528 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,548 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,230 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs bad pitting

front inner pads bit low?

n/s/r shocker cover tube detached

o/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

rear discs pitting pads bit worn?

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs pitting inner face

h/brake bit stiff

Fail 19 Jul 2013 53,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs pitting inner face

h/brake bit stiff

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,468 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 SVU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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