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DE59 BXA

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,540 mi
Last recorded141,540 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 BXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 141,540 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Fail 11 Feb 2021 141,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 3 Feb 2020 137,314 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 133,775 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 133,773 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 129,634 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 129,634 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 124,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 119,744 miles

o/s mirror damage

Fail 15 Feb 2016 119,732 miles

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

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

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

o/s mirror damage

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,456 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

Pass 14 Feb 2014 93,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,316 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,096 miles

offside front seat belt deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2012 55,093 miles

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

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

offside front seat belt deteriorated

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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DE59 BXA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE59 BXA, 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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DE59 BXA is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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