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2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,527 mi
Last recorded131,527 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 SUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 131,527 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside - Shock Absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside - Anti-Roll Bar and Upper and Lower Control Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside - Suspension Arm Bushes, Anti-Roll Bar Bushes and Lower Control Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 131,523 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside - Shock Absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Evidence Of Over Heating (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside - Anti-Roll Bar and Upper and Lower Control Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside - Suspension Arm Bushes, Anti-Roll Bar Bushes and Lower Control Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 124,512 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 118,099 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 112,915 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 112,911 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 109,705 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 103,900 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 103,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 97,713 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 97,672 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,921 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 20 Nov 2017 85,177 miles

rear brake discs worn / rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Nov 2016 77,179 miles

WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,796 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,431 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,258 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 37,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SUV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SUV, 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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AF09 SUV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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