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BJ59 AMU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,501 mi
Last recorded120,501 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 AMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 120,501 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Front damage too vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arm bushes worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arm bushes worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damage

under tray loose

Fail 14 Nov 2025 120,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Front damage too vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arm bushes worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arm bushes worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damage

under tray loose

Pass 31 Oct 2024 106,190 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s console bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear dog bone arm bushes worn advise replacements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 31 Oct 2024 106,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s console bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear dog bone arm bushes worn advise replacements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Oct 2023 92,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cut on sidewall and tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,623 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 85,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 83,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 79,636 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 76,056 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 69,850 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,861 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 64,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,421 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,185 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 53,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,986 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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BJ59 AMU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BJ59 AMU, 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 AMU registered?

BJ59 AMU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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