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AJ09 XWN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,870 mi
Last recorded194,870 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 XWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 194,870 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 194,870 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 191,809 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2024 177,099 miles

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light On

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 153,015 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 131,725 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 116,309 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 101,271 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 101,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2019 96,743 miles

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

no emisions permited to give print out

under trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 12 Feb 2019 96,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

no emisions permited to give print out

under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,075 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,780 miles

some under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 77,929 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 64,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front side lights dim

Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 14 May 2013 38,073 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres mishapen on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2013 38,073 miles

rear tyres mishapen on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2012 29,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XWN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWN, 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 XWN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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