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AF09 TXC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,206 mi
Last recorded181,206 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 TXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 181,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play WISHBONE BOTTOM BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 174,450 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 170,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s/r and o/s/r not fully lit (4.2.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights unlit

stone chip in windscreen

tpms light on

Fail 21 Mar 2023 170,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s/r and o/s/r not fully lit (4.2.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights unlit

stone chip in windscreen

tpms light on

Pass 23 Mar 2022 164,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front wishbone bushes perished

Pass 22 Feb 2021 155,732 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 155,729 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 153,620 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective ehxuast clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 144,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front brake pads 70% worn

Fail 10 Aug 2018 144,497 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 23 Aug 2017 134,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 123,496 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 123,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,778 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 113,778 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre has small cut not showing cords

Nearside rear tyre outer wall has small bulge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,157 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 65,157 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TXC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TXC, 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 TXC registered?

AF09 TXC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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