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S23 AEM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,671 mi
Last recorded126,671 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 AEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 126,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 118,692 miles

Under Sealed

Pass 17 Nov 2023 115,322 miles

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 106,848 miles

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear + rear D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 94,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,591 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,388 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,014 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,774 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

UNDERTRAY FITTED OBSCURING CHECKABLE COMPONENTS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,371 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,121 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,393 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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S23 AEM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S23 AEM, 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 S23 AEM registered?

S23 AEM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is S23 AEM safe to buy?

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