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BJ59 ZWT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

332,846 mi
Last recorded332,846 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ZWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 332,846 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 295,597 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 299,731 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on the inner edge advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 239,392 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 239,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2016 188,597 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2016 188,591 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2015 136,898 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 136,898 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 125,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,092 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 101,072 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

no taxi road test done

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,860 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,717 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,763 miles

N/S headlamp misaligned against bumper

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,482 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,472 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,277 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 41,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,800 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,911 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 26,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 26,829 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,747 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZWT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZWT, 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 ZWT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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