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AJ09 XUU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,247 mi
Last recorded187,247 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 187,247 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Slight worn gearbox bush ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and cradle removed ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 187,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Spline tool still in place on rear of hub and has stripped off the retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose 2x bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner foremost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective Slight worn gearbox bush ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and cradle removed ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 177,493 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 159,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 108,031 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 108,031 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 99,433 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 99,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 93,079 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 92,989 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,457 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,583 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 54,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2012 37,159 miles

o/s/f brake pads low

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 XUU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XUU, 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 XUU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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