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BK09 NMJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,502 mi
Last recorded172,502 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 172,502 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 172,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 167,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 167,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 165,328 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 155,192 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 155,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 142,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 129,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 116,782 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,338 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 96,484 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 88,702 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,591 miles

Advise Both front tyres worn low.

Advise Cuts to inside edge of N/S/R Tyre but is not deep enough to reach the ply chords.

Advise O/S/R Tyre is worn heavilly on the inside edge.

Advise cut to sidewall of N/S/F Tyre but is not deep enough to reach the chords.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 73,386 miles

Advise Child seat fitted N/S/R.

Pass 18 May 2013 63,930 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,572 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,826 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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BK09 NMJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NMJ, 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 NMJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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