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BK09 BSO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,717 mi
Last recorded173,717 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 BSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 173,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear bumper scuffed

Pass 11 Mar 2020 161,812 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 160,308 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 160,308 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

suspension-springs rusting,sill lips deteriorating,rear wiper inop,both front steering arm balljoints play,oil spill,osr brake cable bracket loose

Pass 20 Feb 2019 135,701 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 134,217 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 134,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding poss calliper issue-investigate (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre clamp,passenger front brake disc deteriorating-lipped-scored,rear brake judder,underbody very dirty and suspension

service due,engine oil below minimum!,oil leak/spill,drivers reg lamp dim,passenger reg lamp intermittant but working now,sill lips damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2018 103,571 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,055 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 96,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,761 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 74,268 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 74,268 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,911 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 58,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,429 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,547 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 31,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 30,753 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BK09 BSO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BK09 BSO, 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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BK09 BSO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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