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AF09 TEV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,878 mi
Last recorded145,878 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 TEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 145,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 27 Feb 2023 124,501 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 124,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 119,549 miles

Offside Front strut has slight sweat

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 119,549 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut has slight sweat

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 111,752 miles

Central Front Secondary bonnet catch seizing

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 Jul 2021 111,752 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Secondary bonnet catch seizing

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 106,142 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 97,837 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 97,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Within wing mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Wing mirror. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,813 miles

Nearside Side repeator partial inop.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 86,022 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,511 miles

Nearside wing mirror indicator partial inop.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 77,511 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside wing mirror indicator partial inop.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,065 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 61,980 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 61,980 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 44,705 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 44,704 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear bumper damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 33,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,884 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 TEV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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