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AJ09 VZG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,477 mi
Last recorded151,477 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 151,477 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2018 147,725 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 147,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 127,391 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 115,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 115,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper split

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2014 95,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Aug 2014 95,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2013 77,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 50,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 VZG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

AJ09 VZG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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