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AJ09 WAA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,937 mi
Last recorded180,937 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 WAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 180,937 miles

front brake disks corroding significantly on inner face

general corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight deterioration / perishing

nearside and offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

nearside and offside rear tyres worn slightly unevenly on inner shoulders, nearside inner shoulder has a stone wedged in a cut on inner shoulder, deep but unable to see if to inner structure. 205/55/16

nearside front brake fluctuation on application, significant but not to excess

nearside rear brake fluctuation on application

offside front outer sill corroding

rear brake disks corroding

rear suspension subframe corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2025 176,528 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake disks corroding

general light corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration

nearside rear brake back plate deteriorating / corroding

rear subframe corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2025 176,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boots perished to excess (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower clip ineffective and boot maligned (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake disks corroding

general light corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration

nearside rear brake back plate deteriorating / corroding

rear subframe corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2024 171,007 miles

front brake disks corroding

general corrosion to front suspension assembly

general corrosion to rea suspension assembly

nearside and offside front suspension lower arm rear bushes peeling but no play detected.

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in ball joint

rear subframe corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2024 171,007 miles

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

front brake disks corroding

general corrosion to front suspension assembly

general corrosion to rea suspension assembly

nearside and offside front suspension lower arm rear bushes peeling but no play detected.

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in ball joint

rear subframe corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2023 166,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 166,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 161,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 152,638 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 149,580 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 142,538 miles

Fuel filter housing top corroding

exhaust central bands corroding

general corrosion to the rear subframe

Pass 2 May 2018 132,921 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 124,438 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 124,438 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 112,557 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,214 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 96,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,308 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,115 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 65,115 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,466 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 WAA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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