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AF59 YVK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,079 mi
Last recorded177,079 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 177,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 147,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 127,491 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 127,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 97,427 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 97,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YVK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF59 YVK registered?

AF59 YVK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is AF59 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 YVK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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