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AJ09 WCW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,382 mi
Last recorded175,382 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 175,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 161,252 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 161,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 145,024 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear outer lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 145,009 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear outer lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 144,463 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 141,435 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 141,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 138,689 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front / inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn on edge's

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 134,805 miles

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

Slight movement in steering rack

Fail 2 Dec 2019 134,805 miles

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

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

Slight movement in steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2018 128,271 miles

Nearside indicator warning light showing dim

Fail 3 Dec 2018 128,271 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside indicator warning light showing dim

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 121,126 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 118,289 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 118,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 116,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers / under trays fitted

engine oil low

Fail 15 Dec 2015 116,257 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers / under trays fitted

engine oil low

Pass 30 Apr 2014 113,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 2 May 2013 102,495 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 102,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,779 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 WCW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WCW, 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 WCW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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