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BJ59 WVP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,627 mi
Last recorded111,627 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 111,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 108,576 miles

Nearside front shock damp

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside front shock corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Slight blow from central exhaust joint

Slight brake bind offside rear

Slight leak from both front outer cv boots

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Slight splitting to both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 2 Jul 2025 108,576 miles

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

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

Nearside front shock damp

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside front shock corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Slight blow from central exhaust joint

Slight brake bind offside rear

Slight leak from both front outer cv boots

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Slight splitting to both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2024 105,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

console bushs splitting

minor exhaust blow

rear subframe corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2024 105,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

console bushs splitting

minor exhaust blow

rear subframe corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2023 101,658 miles

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

engine cover/under trays

Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

console bushs splitting

Fail 21 Jul 2022 95,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

console bushs splitting

Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,180 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Offside rear reflector broken

Fail 6 Jul 2021 88,180 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front shocks corroded

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Front discs lipped

Offside rear reflector broken

Rear discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,562 miles

Both rear suspension lower arms corroded

Front console bushes slightly perished

Nearside front cv boot slightly leaking

Nearside front shock weeping

Offside front shock corroded

Offside rear reflector damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2020 81,562 miles

Both rear suspension lower arms corroded

Front console bushes slightly perished

Nearside front cv boot slightly leaking

Nearside front shock weeping

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

Offside front shock corroded

Offside rear reflector damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,816 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre thorn

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fittd

Pass 18 Jul 2018 71,196 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge, both rear tyres cracking

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 71,196 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge, both rear tyres cracking

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 50,531 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 50,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,728 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 25,592 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 25,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WVP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WVP, 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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BJ59 WVP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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