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AF59 XZS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,072 mi
Last recorded183,072 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 183,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 174,921 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 167,392 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 167,392 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 159,005 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 150,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 142,899 miles

Central Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 135,802 miles

Central Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 18 Oct 2019 135,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Oct 2018 126,380 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,556 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 112,913 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 112,913 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 107,356 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,032 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,780 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,078 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 60,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 XZS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

AF59 XZS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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