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AJ09 WBW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,210 mi
Last recorded159,210 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 WBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 159,210 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 148,072 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 148,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,625 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 136,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 125,017 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 124,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 112,264 miles

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES WORN

Fail 2 Mar 2022 112,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES WORN

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 100,771 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Feb 2020 95,649 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 95,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Flat tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,760 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,880 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 75,880 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres 3mm

Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,581 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 42,616 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,138 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,932 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 WBW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 WBW, 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 WBW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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