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AJ09 VYA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,848 mi
Last recorded155,848 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 155,848 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 155,847 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 135,811 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 129,275 miles

Front brake hoses corroded at ends

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Front tyres worn at edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 129,275 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake hoses corroded at ends

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Front tyres worn at edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 116,278 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front sill panel corroding/rusty

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear screenwash not working

all front and rear suspension components quite heavily corroding, ie shocks,arms and links etc,

Fail 8 Jul 2019 116,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning deteriorated (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front sill panel corroding/rusty

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear screenwash not working

all front and rear suspension components quite heavily corroding, ie shocks,arms and links etc,

Pass 26 Feb 2018 99,857 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,150 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 81,128 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 71,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 May 2014 59,760 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 57,142 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 36,375 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 VYA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYA, 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 VYA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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