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AJ09 WAU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

208,209 mi
Last recorded208,209 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 WAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 208,209 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 207,859 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 194,245 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 185,244 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

brake pad warning light displayed

Fail 16 Oct 2021 185,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

brake pad warning light displayed

Pass 20 Oct 2020 178,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear handbrake a little lazy

both rear tyres bold on the inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2019 170,855 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 170,842 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 160,806 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 148,295 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 136,937 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 124,748 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 115,810 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,335 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Jun 2013 90,335 miles

Nearside Outer Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,381 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 63,381 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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 WAU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WAU, 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 WAU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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