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AJ09 XXU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,858 mi
Last recorded193,858 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 193,858 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 193,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 177,658 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 158,751 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing/damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link has slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 158,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint covers split, also slight play in ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing/damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link has slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre lumpy (flat spots developing) on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2016 136,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 136,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 120,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 120,675 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2014 105,394 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front fog light not working.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 83,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge 205/55/16 94w

Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,708 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge 205/55/16 94w

Pass 10 May 2012 57,701 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 XXU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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