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AJ09 WEU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

441,818 mi
Last recorded441,818 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 441,818 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 401,143 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 373,420 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 353,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 315,704 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 315,703 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 277,690 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 239,878 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 239,877 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 180,025 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 180,024 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2012 137,852 miles

Offside rear tyre worn uneven.

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 WEU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WEU, 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 WEU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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