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BR05 COY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,437 mi
Last recorded137,437 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR05 COY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 137,437 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 132,970 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 132,970 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 128,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 124,602 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 124,602 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,076 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 113,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,978 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 104,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 92,585 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,289 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,013 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,543 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 55,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stone Chip In Windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,954 miles

Stone Chip In Windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,008 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 49,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,453 miles

chip in screen

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,936 miles

stone chip in screen

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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BR05 COY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BR05 COY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BR05 COY registered?

BR05 COY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2009.

Is BR05 COY safe to buy?

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