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FG59 BJZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,389 mi
Last recorded119,389 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 BJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 119,389 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2026 119,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits failed emissions (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel no effort (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 114,598 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover on buckle cover loose (7.1.2 (d))

Rear rear exhaust got a blow and a crack on pipe

Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,503 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Under side components generally surface corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 103,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 103,260 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 97,566 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 97,551 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 93,858 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower suspension arm corroded

Rear both rear tyre worn on edges slightly

Rear rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 89,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower suspension arm corroded

Rear both rear tyre worn on edges slightly

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,507 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,316 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,570 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 52,276 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,873 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 19,361 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FG59 BJZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG59 BJZ, 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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FG59 BJZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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