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BF59 VUR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,617 mi
Last recorded90,617 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VUR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 90,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Replacement recommended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 90,593 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Replacement recommended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 89,154 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both...Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended....225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Replacement recommended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Replacement recommended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All...Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 89,128 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both...Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended....225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Replacement recommended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Replacement recommended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All...Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 87,691 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, rear sub frame, all suspension and all brake components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All....Replacement recommended....225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 87,691 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, rear sub frame, all suspension and all brake components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All....Replacement recommended....225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 86,554 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,rear subframe,all suspension and all brake component

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 86,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,rear subframe,all suspension and all brake component

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,057 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,587 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,293 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,sub frames,suspension and brake components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 66,886 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,876 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Nov 2017 56,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 48,939 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 40,736 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,338 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,355 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 20,951 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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BF59 VUR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

BF59 VUR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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