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AJ09 SXA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

259,697 mi
Last recorded259,697 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 259,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 259,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 233,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 218,163 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 218,163 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 198,771 miles

front reg plate cracked

multiple chips windscreen zone B

offside rear tyre close legal limit wearing inner edge

rear discs condition

rear pads low

reg lamps dim

wipers smear

Pass 12 Jan 2017 178,506 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front steering arms slight play

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 178,272 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front steering arms slight play

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 157,372 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 157,367 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 145,545 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 145,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear side light not working, 1 of 3

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 121,599 miles

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

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2014 95,383 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2014 95,382 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,534 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 53,996 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 53,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 SXA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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