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AF59 XYG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

243,819 mi
Last recorded243,819 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 243,819 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 243,803 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 220,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 189,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 46,345 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 151,034 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 138,396 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 120,251 miles

coolant low

Fail 31 Oct 2013 120,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant low

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,141 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 81,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre inner edge running off

Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,899 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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AF59 XYG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AF59 XYG, 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 AF59 XYG registered?

AF59 XYG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is AF59 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 XYG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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