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BJ59 EJG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,699 mi
Last recorded79,699 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 EJG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 79,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 75,005 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both rear spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 75,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both rear spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 70,099 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides bushes cracking but no play still good (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,912 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 64,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 59,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Signs of minor air con gas leak from vehicle

Signs of minor oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Oct 2020 57,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Signs of minor air con gas leak from vehicle

Signs of minor oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Oct 2019 55,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 51,679 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 51,679 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,087 miles

Nearside Front tyre surface cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge + surface cracking in tread

Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,357 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,342 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 26,723 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,540 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,666 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 EJG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJG, 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 EJG registered?

BJ59 EJG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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