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AJ09 VXW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,815 mi
Last recorded139,815 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 139,815 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 139,784 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 108,160 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 108,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 81,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,062 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,042 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside fron arch linear loose

Pass 8 May 2013 43,990 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 33,244 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 VXW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

AJ09 VXW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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The MOT history for AJ09 VXW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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