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BJ59 EJZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,224 mi
Last recorded46,224 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 EJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 46,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 44,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 42,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damage to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 40,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 38,922 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 37,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 35,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 33,869 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 31,892 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2017 31,892 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,537 miles

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

emission to low to record

Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,126 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,922 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 18,726 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 EJZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJZ, 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 EJZ registered?

BJ59 EJZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 EJZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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