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AF59 YFU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

317,733 mi
Last recorded317,733 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 317,733 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 281,720 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 281,717 miles

Nearside Shock absorber detached shocker bush (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 235,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 235,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 197,827 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 158,876 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 111,756 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 111,756 miles

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

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 YFU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

AF59 YFU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is AF59 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 YFU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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