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AF59 YTD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,796 mi
Last recorded162,796 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YTD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 162,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 160,797 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 156,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 147,337 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front securing clip missing from brake pipe flexi

Fail 16 Mar 2023 147,270 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached attachment bolt missing [snapped off] (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire underneath by fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on brake pad sensor wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 138,289 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 138,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 126,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 93,207 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

under tray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,512 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 50,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,562 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,864 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,946 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 YTD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

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

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