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GJ09 AXU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,032 mi
Last recorded119,032 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 AXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 119,032 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 108,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 100,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 100,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 93,089 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,982 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 86,982 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 78,066 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,234 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,485 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,535 miles

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

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

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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GJ09 AXU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJ09 AXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ09 AXU registered?

GJ09 AXU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ09 AXU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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