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BJ59 AMO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,838 mi
Last recorded162,838 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 AMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 162,838 miles

rear pads low

plastic under trays fitted

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2019 162,838 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

plastic under trays fitted

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

rear pads low

Pass 18 Jan 2018 158,035 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 150,479 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 142,234 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS

Pass 21 Oct 2014 133,643 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 133,596 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 127,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are cracking on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 113,198 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 113,198 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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 AMO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AMO, 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 AMO registered?

BJ59 AMO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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