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BF09 WFJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,002 mi
Last recorded102,002 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 WFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,002 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 102,002 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,113 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 87,994 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 83,931 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,726 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Dust cover (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,314 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 78,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,553 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,524 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,367 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 49,397 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 29,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,804 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,163 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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BF09 WFJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BF09 WFJ, 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 BF09 WFJ registered?

BF09 WFJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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