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BJ59 WVH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,118 mi
Last recorded75,118 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 75,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 63,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,503 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 49,268 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,770 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2014 36,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,824 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,656 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 WVH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WVH, 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 WVH registered?

BJ59 WVH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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