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BV59 VRR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,692 mi
Last recorded132,692 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 VRR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 132,692 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 132,664 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 127,522 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 121,842 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2024 121,802 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2023 113,563 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear track control arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges and undulated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 105,740 miles

Both rear tyre treads slightly undulated on inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 105,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyre treads slightly undulated on inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 96,763 miles

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 96,763 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 89,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 89,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,108 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 81,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,890 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 64,907 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 57,573 miles

Air bag light not illuminating at startup

Emissions to clean to test

Front disks Pitted but not ecxessive

Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,865 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 52,854 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,911 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 50,911 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,022 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear Tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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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BV59 VRR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BV59 VRR, 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 BV59 VRR registered?

BV59 VRR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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