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AJ09 XXB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

232,259 mi
Last recorded232,259 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 XXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 232,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 Oct 2025 221,825 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Sep 2025 221,818 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2024 209,291 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no revers lights

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2024 209,291 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no revers lights

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2023 200,160 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

inner surfaces front disc corroded

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

n/s washer jet partly blocked

rear suspension bushes perishing

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2022 189,481 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

rear tyres stepping

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2021 179,263 miles

slight stepping rear tyres

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Sep 2021 179,263 miles

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

slight stepping rear tyres

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2020 172,375 miles

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

front tyres down to 3/4mm

fuel filter housing corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2019 155,137 miles

rear tyres stepped

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2019 155,137 miles

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

rear tyres stepped

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2018 138,250 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2018 138,249 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears delaminated and out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2017 121,243 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2016 95,729 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Apr 2016 95,729 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1b)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,199 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 75,199 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 May 2014 64,382 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 64,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 52,367 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 44,507 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 XXB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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