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FX59 BUO

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

226,308 mi
Last recorded226,308 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 BUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 226,308 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 226,308 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 205,749 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 186,682 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 186,682 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 157,824 miles

damp around nearside rear brake caliper

engine oil leak

small cut in nearside front link pin dust cover

Pass 24 Apr 2014 138,315 miles

offside rear tyre bald inner edge and on legal limit

rear brake pads very low

slight movement in both front wishbone front bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2013 131,180 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 131,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 86,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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FX59 BUO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FX59 BUO, 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 FX59 BUO registered?

FX59 BUO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is FX59 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX59 BUO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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