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AJ09 SYV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,600 mi
Last recorded178,600 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 SYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 178,600 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 178,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 146,503 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 146,489 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 146,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 115,327 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 115,311 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,600 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 82,418 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,146 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,292 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 SYV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

AJ09 SYV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is AJ09 SYV safe to buy?

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