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AF09 URM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,412 mi
Last recorded182,412 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 182,412 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 182,402 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear wearing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 148,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 88,321 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,082 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 81,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,340 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 72,337 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,121 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 56,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,237 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,753 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,177 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,501 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 URM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 URM, 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 URM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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