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BN59 YHB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,632 mi
Last recorded142,632 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 YHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 142,632 miles

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Pass 10 Oct 2016 133,856 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 125,020 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 124,781 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 116,167 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 115,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 105,749 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 105,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,613 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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BN59 YHB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN59 YHB, 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 BN59 YHB registered?

BN59 YHB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is BN59 YHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 YHB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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