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AJ59 PZS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

263,339 mi
Last recorded263,339 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 PZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 263,339 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 263,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 258,142 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 249,744 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 239,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 220,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 210,910 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 210,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 197,232 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 180,538 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 180,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 158,925 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRORED

Pass 22 Oct 2015 137,734 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 137,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 117,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 103,370 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 94,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 94,565 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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AJ59 PZS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ59 PZS, 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 AJ59 PZS registered?

AJ59 PZS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is AJ59 PZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 PZS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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