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AJ09 YBV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,996 mi
Last recorded165,996 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 165,996 miles

windscreen damaged slightly-inner and outer sills corroded-rear axle corroded-rear tie bar arm bushes perished-wishbone bushes perished slightly-nsf tyre worn low-

Fail 7 Oct 2024 165,996 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached shocker mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

windscreen damaged slightly-inner and outer sills corroded-rear axle corroded-rear tie bar arm bushes perished-wishbone bushes perished slightly-nsf tyre worn low-

Pass 8 Jun 2023 162,080 miles

front number plate cracked-rear axle/suspension arms corroded-coil springs corroded-front brake discs corroded, pitted and worn-o/s/f shocker damp

Fail 5 Jun 2023 162,080 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

front number plate cracked-rear axle/suspension arms corroded-coil springs corroded-front brake discs corroded, pitted and worn-o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 23 May 2022 160,121 miles

front bumper slightly damaged-front number plate cracked-front brake discs slightly worn-all tyres worn and perished-exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 156,170 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low-wishbone bushes perished-

Fail 25 May 2021 156,170 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached n/s/f/ top mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs and pads wearing low-wishbone bushes perished-

Pass 1 Nov 2019 155,011 miles

n/s/f/ tyre worn low

Pass 5 Jun 2018 149,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 149,041 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 124,229 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,062 miles

brake pad warning light on

oil level on minimum

Pass 15 Jun 2015 97,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 82,012 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs inner surface worn.

Pass 8 May 2013 69,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2013 69,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 50,346 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 YBV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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