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BJ59 ZTL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,687 mi
Last recorded128,687 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ZTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 128,687 miles

all rear suspension showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Fail 9 Mar 2024 128,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 126,542 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 126,540 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 121,137 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 116,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 113,688 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 111,046 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 111,045 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 106,844 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 106,834 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,338 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing thin.

n/s/f outer tyre wall showing signs of accident damage.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,144 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,012 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall showing signs of accident damage.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 83,408 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,543 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 74,543 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing slightly

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 ZTL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZTL, 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 ZTL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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