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BD59 EVL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,003 mi
Last recorded118,003 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 EVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 118,003 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 115,021 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 106,662 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 99,451 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 91,700 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 91,696 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 89,076 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 81,104 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 81,104 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 79,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,044 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,830 miles

Front front disc inner faces heavily corroded and pitted

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,518 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,870 miles

Oil leak along left hand side of car.

Plastic undertray prevents full examination of underside.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,512 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 33,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EVL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BD59 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

BD59 EVL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is BD59 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 EVL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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