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AJ09 THX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,856 mi
Last recorded129,856 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 129,856 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 129,856 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 123,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 115,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/holed (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 104,991 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/holed (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 104,991 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/holed (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 96,183 miles

Brake fluid becoming contaminated

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/holed (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 89,597 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/holed (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 89,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/holed (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 85,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/holed (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 80,294 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 73,923 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit has slight damage/holed

both rear tyres are cracking

Fail 31 May 2016 61,251 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit has slight damage/holed

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 29 May 2015 53,792 miles

n/s/r lamp unit has slight damage

Fail 29 May 2015 53,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r lamp unit has slight damage

Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 36,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 THX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 THX, 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 THX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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