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AF09 SFY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,358 mi
Last recorded143,358 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 SFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 143,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 139,020 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))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 139,019 miles

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

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 6 Dec 2023 136,328 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 128,554 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 120,498 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 114,146 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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 24 Jun 2019 105,589 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 97,254 miles

both front wipers slightly not clearing

Fail 22 Jun 2018 97,251 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 2 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front wipers slightly not clearing

Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 81,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,679 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,214 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,154 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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AF09 SFY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF09 SFY, 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 AF09 SFY registered?

AF09 SFY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is AF09 SFY safe to buy?

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