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BK59 VGJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,706 mi
Last recorded97,706 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 VGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,706 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 97,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 95,385 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,620 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,596 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 82,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,224 miles

Both Front Tyres Slightly Worn On Inner Edges

Both Rear Tyres Worn Heavily And Unevenly On Inner Edges

Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,414 miles

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

Front Discs Slightly Worn

Fail 5 Oct 2015 60,414 miles

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

Front Discs Slightly Worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,021 miles

n/s/r bulb out

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 26,515 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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BK59 VGJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK59 VGJ, 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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What year was BK59 VGJ registered?

BK59 VGJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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