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AF59 XXV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,941 mi
Last recorded160,941 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 160,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 160,941 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner pivot bolt snapped. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 153,518 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 153,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 144,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 144,744 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 137,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,365 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 128,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 122,158 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 122,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 116,858 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 116,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,589 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 109,589 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2018 98,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit ,very heavily worn on inside edge and sidewall heavily scuffed and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 98,412 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working middle (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 has several bulges on inner edge,also worn unevenly (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit ,very heavily worn on inside edge and sidewall heavily scuffed and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn unevenly on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,230 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 89,230 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,315 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,708 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,915 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 62,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,482 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,703 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XXV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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