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AJ09 YAU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,497 mi
Last recorded128,497 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 128,497 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 113,065 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 93,895 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 91,829 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,707 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 83,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,962 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,825 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 77,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 69,693 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 69,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 58,603 miles

Nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 1 May 2013 47,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2012 35,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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 YAU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YAU, 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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What year was AJ09 YAU registered?

AJ09 YAU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is AJ09 YAU safe to buy?

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