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BJ59 ZVM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,803 mi
Last recorded129,803 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ZVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 129,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 129,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 117,075 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 106,357 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 93,006 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 93,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 85,859 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

No Acceleration detected ! VW SOFTWARE!

Fail 30 May 2018 85,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

No Acceleration detected ! VW SOFTWARE!

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,319 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,824 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,144 miles

205/55R16

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TREAD CRACKED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,589 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL IS DAMAGED - 205/55VR16 - CONTI

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,781 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 50,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear bump stop split

offside rear bump stop split

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 ZVM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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