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AF59 XZU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,827 mi
Last recorded97,827 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 97,827 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 89,945 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,088 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,046 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,735 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,024 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,978 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,664 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface around outter edge

Fail 13 Aug 2015 46,664 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface around outter edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,670 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 XZU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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