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BJ59 YVG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,217 mi
Last recorded46,217 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,217 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 46,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,302 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 16 Oct 2014 37,527 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall but not to canvas

damage to offside sill

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,527 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall but not to canvas

damage to offside sill

Pass 15 Nov 2013 29,674 miles

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

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

advise offside outer sill front damaged

advise small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,110 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 YVG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

BJ59 YVG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 YVG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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