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AD09 GFJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,349 mi
Last recorded173,349 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 GFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 173,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 172,310 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides big wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 146,525 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Nearside & Offside inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 146,494 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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AD09 GFJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD09 GFJ, 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 AD09 GFJ registered?

AD09 GFJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is AD09 GFJ safe to buy?

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