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AF09 SVT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,211 mi
Last recorded149,211 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 149,211 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 135,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 122,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 117,489 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 117,374 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 117,372 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 117,178 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 116,991 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 116,980 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 116,400 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 116,400 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,605 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,021 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 114,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,930 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 103,496 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 79,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 67,029 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 67,029 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 SVT 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 SVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF09 SVT registered?

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

Is AF09 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 SVT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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