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BD59 RCF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,780 mi
Last recorded75,780 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 RCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 75,780 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 75,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 67,198 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 61,564 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 50,986 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 47,045 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,405 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 44,405 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 41,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Nov 2019 41,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Nov 2018 38,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 35,259 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 35,251 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 32,362 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 28,709 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 28,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 26,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 21,532 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,966 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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BD59 RCF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

BD59 RCF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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