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AJ09 VXH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,339 mi
Last recorded157,339 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 VXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 157,339 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 157,339 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 146,341 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 146,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 138,393 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 138,393 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 126,508 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2022 120,192 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged OUT SHAPE AND WEAR MARKERS STRONG ADVISE CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH CABLES AND CALIPER LEVERS AND SLIDERS ARE NOT COPPER GREASED AND SHOWING SIGHNS OF UNEVEN WEAR ON PADS STRIP CHECK SERVICE BACK BRAKES ADVISORY ONLY (1.1.15 (a))

UNDERBODY OK BUT DRY RUSTY IN PLACES REQ GOOD POWER WASH WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS, SILLS, BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES RED RUBBER GREASE , SUP RUBBERS WAX OIL GREASE , PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK.

Pass 9 Apr 2021 106,741 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 92,560 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,710 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,339 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,478 miles

bonnet handle broken

Fail 21 Aug 2017 67,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet handle broken

Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,299 miles

Bonnet lever missing

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,250 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,874 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,928 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 45,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 38,822 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 38,822 miles

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

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 VXH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

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

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