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BK59 VGL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

237,324 mi
Last recorded237,324 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 VGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 237,324 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 237,324 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 220,959 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 220,959 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 207,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 198,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 180,610 miles

Windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 18 Sep 2018 167,074 miles

windscreen has small stone chip

Fail 18 Sep 2018 167,062 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 12 Sep 2017 152,250 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 152,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 133,920 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 133,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,288 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,611 miles

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

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 VGL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

BK59 VGL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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