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AJ09 VWM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,552 mi
Last recorded195,552 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 VWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 195,552 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 195,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 186,112 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 170,279 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 170,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 158,342 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 147,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 141,044 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 130,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 112,580 miles

Extensive vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2019 112,578 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Extensive vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 95,769 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,242 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,549 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,027 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,864 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 43,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,666 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,359 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 33,359 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VWM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 VWM, 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 VWM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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