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AK09 LRU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,031 mi
Last recorded79,031 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 LRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 79,031 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,481 miles

Front drl not working both sides

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 74,467 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front drl not working both sides

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 70,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 66,310 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 58,146 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge , surface perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,558 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,313 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 52,313 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,465 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Apr 2018 47,465 miles

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)

Offside 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)

Front worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,698 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,686 miles

Nearside rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,580 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,458 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,216 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,096 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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AK09 LRU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK09 LRU, 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 AK09 LRU registered?

AK09 LRU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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