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BJ59 EHU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,632 mi
Last recorded117,632 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 EHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 117,632 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 117,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 109,558 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 100,675 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 100,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,663 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,337 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,460 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,549 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 60,530 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,207 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,084 miles

both rear tyres inner edges void of tread

Fail 28 Sep 2015 40,084 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges void of tread

Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,363 miles

Bothside rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,504 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 26,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,616 miles

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

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

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 EHU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 BJ59 EHU, 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 EHU registered?

BJ59 EHU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 EHU 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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