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BJ59 ALO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

329,792 mi
Last recorded329,792 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ALO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 329,792 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 329,792 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 306,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 286,346 miles

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2023 286,345 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2022 264,653 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission sump deteriorated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 232,033 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 208,297 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 181,534 miles

Nearside Front shock wet

Offside Front anti roll bar link,top ball joint jacket in poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2019 181,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 / 55 r 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock wet

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar link,top ball joint jacket in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2018 153,709 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link,bottom ball joint jacket in poor condition

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front anti roll bar link,top ball joint jacket in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2017 128,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,985 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,759 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 81,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,134 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 70,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,349 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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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BJ59 ALO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc 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 BJ59 ALO, 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 BJ59 ALO registered?

BJ59 ALO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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