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BK59 VZY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,492 mi
Last recorded169,492 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 VZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 169,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 148,200 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 140,915 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 140,908 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cord & also very low on tread inner edge too. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 121,234 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear are both worn smooth on their inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 92,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,610 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,577 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 56,684 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,684 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,602 miles

rear pads around 3mm on outer pad

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,465 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 38,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 VZY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BK59 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

BK59 VZY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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