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NU59 BBX

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,823 mi
Last recorded149,823 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 BBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 149,823 miles

Oil leak ()

offside sill slightly damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2016 149,823 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

offside sill slightly damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2016 148,498 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on

exhaust corroded

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak

sills corroded

slight play in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2016 128,227 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 100,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,018 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

engine covers

exhaust box middle section deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 205,882 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 205,882 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 176,456 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 140,424 miles

both front tyres worn off on inner edges, near side is close tolegal limit

Fail 22 Aug 2012 140,423 miles

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)

both front tyres worn off on inner edges, near side is close tolegal limit

Pass 24 Aug 2011 93,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,376 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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NU59 BBX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NU59 BBX, 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 NU59 BBX registered?

NU59 BBX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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