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AJ09 SXU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,541 mi
Last recorded143,541 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 SXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 143,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 135,710 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 131,302 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 131,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,052 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 124,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,231 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 110,472 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 110,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 104,201 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 92,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,956 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,195 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,283 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 42,627 miles

n/s.f tyre side wall very thin (worn)

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 SXU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

AJ09 SXU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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