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AF59 XWW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

336,248 mi
Last recorded336,248 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 336,248 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 335,912 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Not enough assistance for more than one operation of the pedal (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSR and NSR inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 317,647 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 317,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 300,124 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 300,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high NS and OS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSR and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front CV Joint badly worn

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 277,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 277,895 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo defective or ineffective only one operation of servo assistance available (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 40kg (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working All (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 277,827 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure pad lug missing (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush foremost (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired fitted upside down, spring not seated correctly on top mounting (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF and NSF (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 263,142 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 262,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 249,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 235,213 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 235,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lowerarm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 221,456 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 219,888 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 199,818 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 199,652 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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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AF59 XWW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AF59 XWW, 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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AF59 XWW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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