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AF09 SWY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,576 mi
Last recorded132,576 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 SWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 132,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multi/Various Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multi/Various Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 132,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multi/Various Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multi/Various Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 123,895 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 123,895 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 115,391 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 108,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,099 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,214 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 89,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 86,510 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 86,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,384 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,828 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,862 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 60,862 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,734 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 SWY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AF09 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

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

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