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BJ09 VXM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,152 mi
Last recorded111,152 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 111,152 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 105,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge suggest immediate replacement and tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 105,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge suggest immediate replacement and tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 99,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 91,742 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 91,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,706 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 76,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 72,554 miles

Nearside reflector damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2020 72,535 miles

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

Nearside reflector damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,844 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber spindle cover detached

Fail 19 Jun 2019 68,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted to halogen headlamp unit (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted to halogen headlamp unit (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber spindle cover detached

Pass 11 Jun 2018 67,267 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,281 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and getting lumpy

plastic covers fitted to body underside

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,713 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,510 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,421 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,107 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres 215/55/16 rear tyres 205/55/16

nsr tyre is 6 years old

osr tyre perished in tread

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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BJ09 VXM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc 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 BJ09 VXM, 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 BJ09 VXM registered?

BJ09 VXM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 VXM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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