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AJ09 VYC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,237 mi
Last recorded183,237 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 183,237 miles

Nearside Rear light unit cracked but not showing whits light

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 183,218 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut missing from ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light unit cracked but not showing whits light

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 173,621 miles

Front tyres worn

Pass 15 Sep 2017 168,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 14 Sep 2017 165,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short Brake pad wiring (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT AS MARKED !!!!! (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 5 Sep 2016 154,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 154,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 143,289 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 143,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 133,428 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 124,507 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 124,507 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 116,081 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 116,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VYC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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