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BX09 OUW

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,278 mi
Last recorded145,278 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 OUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 145,278 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 145,278 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 130,901 miles

Both wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 4 Aug 2020 126,163 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stonechip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 119,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 111,788 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 105,363 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 105,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 99,240 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 99,240 miles

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)

Offside 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)

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Dec 2015 94,748 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 85,697 miles

front brake pads are getting low

front tyres are wearing inner edges

Pass 31 May 2014 69,606 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 68,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 50,266 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,216 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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BX09 OUW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BX09 OUW, 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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BX09 OUW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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