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AJ09 XWU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,444 mi
Last recorded195,444 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 XWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 195,444 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2026 185,686 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 175,894 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 175,647 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached osf wishbone arm rear bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2025 164,938 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 152,892 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 152,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 142,240 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 132,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 121,239 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 112,328 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 103,763 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 103,763 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,659 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 93,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread on the inner edge or the outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2021 83,141 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,419 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 62,884 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 52,283 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 52,184 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 51,576 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 51,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 50,096 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 138,358 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 45,972 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,982 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,159 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 26,669 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
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AJ09 XWU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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