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OV09 AFJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,665 mi
Last recorded138,665 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 AFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 138,665 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 125,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 113,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,825 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 95,342 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 95,324 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 95,220 miles

Rear Exhaust support brackets corroded and broken away from system

Pass 17 Jul 2020 95,126 miles

Rear Exhaust support brackets corroded and broken away from system

Rear Heatshields loose

Pass 12 Aug 2019 95,067 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,319 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,293 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 76,228 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 76,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside outer link arm top joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 67,246 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 58,158 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 44,222 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,181 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)

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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OV09 AFJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OV09 AFJ, 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 OV09 AFJ registered?

OV09 AFJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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