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AF09 TBX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

202,550 mi
Last recorded202,550 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 202,550 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 202,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2016 202,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater missing on mirror (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both sides (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf 2mm osr 2mm nsr 3mm all size 195 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Oil leak ()

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 TBX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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