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AF59 XYW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,857 mi
Last recorded61,857 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 61,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 59,246 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 56,512 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 53,823 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake arm on caliper not on end stop

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 51,805 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 51,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,455 miles

Offside 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions test only just passed

Fail 29 Oct 2018 47,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions test only just passed

Pass 12 Oct 2017 44,541 miles

All tyres perished

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,168 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,657 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 37,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,924 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 28,786 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 28,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

both rear tyres badly cracked,split and out of shape on inner edges

nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2012 25,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perished

screw in n/s/r tyre

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 XYW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XYW, 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 XYW registered?

AF59 XYW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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