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AF59 YVZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

255,406 mi
Last recorded255,406 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 255,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 242,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 234,752 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 234,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 214,269 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 213,955 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 194,191 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 171,337 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 141,195 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 125,837 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 110,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 79,236 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,206 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 YVZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

AF59 YVZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is AF59 YVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 YVZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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