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BF59 NZJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,154 mi
Last recorded94,154 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 NZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 94,154 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,346 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,346 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,820 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking to rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,720 miles

Coolant leak Suspect from under manifold.

Fail 22 Sep 2020 65,720 miles

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

Coolant leak Suspect from under manifold.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,244 miles

1000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 45,989 miles

1000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

6000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 45,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

6000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,524 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,835 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 14,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 14,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BF59 NZJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 BF59 NZJ, 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 BF59 NZJ registered?

BF59 NZJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BF59 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 NZJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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