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AF09 SXA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,706 mi
Last recorded133,706 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 133,706 miles

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 10 Jun 2025 132,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector has tape over the unit

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear reflector has tape over the unit

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 132,447 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened short arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector has tape over the unit

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear reflector has tape over the unit

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 128,878 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded / exhaust secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear subframe surface corrosion

nrs and osr lamp casings damaged and covered in red tape

Pass 7 Jun 2023 124,897 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 124,866 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 121,804 miles

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

fuel cooler loose

Fail 8 Jun 2022 121,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cooler loose

Pass 9 Jun 2021 117,519 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 117,502 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 111,693 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,510 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 99,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corrosion

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

slight front brake bind

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,543 miles

front brake pads deteriation

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,544 miles

cant see all brake pipes

Fail 15 Mar 2017 75,539 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

cant see all brake pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,412 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Fail 15 Mar 2016 62,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,427 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 47,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,666 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,180 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 SXA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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