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BN59 YHG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,415 mi
Last recorded82,415 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 YHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 82,415 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip on windscreen

Pass 7 May 2020 71,730 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2020 71,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2019 62,929 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 57,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding very slightly and cannot see pads

Fail 16 Sep 2017 57,000 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake binding very slightly and cannot see pads

Pass 10 Sep 2016 50,137 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,460 miles

Front both front tyres getting low

Front pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2014 38,000 miles

Rear tyres featheriong inner edges

Rear wiper noisy

Fail 13 Sep 2014 38,000 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear tyres featheriong inner edges

Rear wiper noisy

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,060 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,745 miles

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

Offside 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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BN59 YHG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc 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 BN59 YHG, 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 YHG registered?

BN59 YHG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is BN59 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 YHG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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