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BD59 BUV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,650 mi
Last recorded141,650 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 BUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 141,650 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 141,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All 4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 120,019 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 120,019 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 111,242 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 111,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 103,549 miles

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))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 103,549 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,514 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 89,982 miles

undertray and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,235 miles

undertray & engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 68,731 miles

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

undertray & engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 56,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,769 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 30,769 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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BD59 BUV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BD59 BUV, 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 BD59 BUV registered?

BD59 BUV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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