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AJ09 VXO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,250 mi
Last recorded163,250 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 163,250 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 163,232 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 153,571 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully inspected

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both nearside and offside. 20% imbalance recorded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 153,569 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning lamp displayed (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value is 1.0 and will need to be retested under same plate value (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush in alloy housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush in alloy housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working In door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smears (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Low pad warning loom broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad is the inner piston pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil level on the minimum mark

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully inspected

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both nearside and offside. 20% imbalance recorded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 150,515 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 150,515 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 132,280 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 132,280 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 114,763 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,605 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 73,976 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Center seatbelt stalk case broken

Pass 21 Dec 2013 62,945 miles

Rear Shock Covers Loose

Pass 28 Dec 2012 46,713 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,072 miles

front brake discs have advanced wear

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 VXO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXO, 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 VXO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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