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BB07 BUR

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB07 BUR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 100,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 97,279 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin J (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just meet min req (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock covers damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 97,279 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin J (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just meet min req (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock covers damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 89,102 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 78,898 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 52,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 72,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached tie rod end locking nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 59,435 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 48,730 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 38,565 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 27,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre out of shape (flat spot)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 17,208 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 14,955 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 11,182 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 7,244 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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BB07 BUR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BB07 BUR, 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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BB07 BUR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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