CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ09 XWC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,726 mi
Last recorded91,726 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 XWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 91,726 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc some corrosion on face

rear suspension subframe and rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2026 91,726 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc some corrosion on face

rear suspension subframe and rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2025 87,344 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bulb failure warning lamp intermittently on

rear suspension subframe ,rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2025 87,344 miles

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

bulb failure warning lamp intermittently on

rear exhaust heatshields insecure

rear suspension subframe ,rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,091 miles

rear suspension subframe , rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2024 82,090 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn , scuffed on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear suspension subframe , rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 77,731 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 77,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2022 74,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust central sleeve clamp corroded split

front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,674 miles

bulb failure warning lamp on

Fail 7 Oct 2021 71,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

bulb failure warning lamp on

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,585 miles

bulb failure warning lamp remains on

Fail 27 Oct 2020 68,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed within cracks , damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bulb failure warning lamp remains on

Pass 12 Sep 2019 64,858 miles

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

front tyres slight wear on inner edges of tread areas

Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,118 miles

rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 12 Apr 2017 54,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16-91T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16-91T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,163 miles

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

rear tyres worn on both shoulders.(205/55x16-91V.)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,722 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 37,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,159 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 27,961 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ09 XWC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ09 XWC?

You can check the full history of AJ09 XWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ09 XWC registered?

AJ09 XWC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is AJ09 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ09 XWC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ09 XWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ09 XWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.