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AJ09 XVT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,381 mi
Last recorded193,381 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 XVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 193,381 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 183,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down smooth on edges and very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres unevenly worn down around inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 183,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down smooth on edges and very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres unevenly worn down around inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 178,104 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 178,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 171,759 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 154,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 154,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 139,944 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 128,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 119,909 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 111,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 4 Oct 2017 111,861 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 104,516 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 104,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seat fitted

coolant level below minimum

Pass 27 Nov 2014 87,195 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 79,927 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 79,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 60,897 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)

Fail 11 May 2013 60,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2012 41,895 miles

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

nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear to inside edge

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 XVT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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