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AJ09 SZN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,940 mi
Last recorded177,940 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 177,940 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 127,281 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 127,264 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 117,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly seated (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 107,364 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 95,202 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nail in osr tread area

nsr tyre tread area castellated

osr tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres have worn inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2014 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have worn inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2013 62,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 46,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,248 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 SZN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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