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FX09 AJU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,070 mi
Last recorded185,070 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 AJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 185,070 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 185,070 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 181,470 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 171,000 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 171,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 265,861 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 160,535 miles

n/s/f fog light cover damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2020 160,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f fog light cover damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 145,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 125,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,043 miles

both front suspension arm bushes starting to crack

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and close to wear bars. re-check in 2-3k

child seat fitted to n/s/r. unable check seat belt correctly

under trays fitted obscuring some inspection items

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,167 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

engine covers and under trays fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres close to wear bars. re-check in 3-4k

Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres close to wear bars. re-check in 3-4k

Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,119 miles

both front tyres have cuts on inner side walls not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,936 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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FX09 AJU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX09 AJU, 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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FX09 AJU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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