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AJ09 YBR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,644 mi
Last recorded181,644 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YBR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 181,644 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 181,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No image (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 157,209 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 157,181 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 157,098 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 132,882 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,659 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 96,599 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 96,599 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 67,465 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,599 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 13,857 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 YBR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

AJ09 YBR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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