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P23 BBE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,669 mi
Last recorded148,669 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 BBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 148,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2026 148,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 142,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly deteriated

Fail 15 May 2025 142,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly deteriated

Pass 21 May 2024 137,032 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 137,032 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 132,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner slightly choppy on inner tread

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

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 11 May 2022 127,204 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 122,572 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel slight damage

Pass 19 May 2020 117,519 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 117,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 113,312 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 107,084 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 107,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear shock absorber dust covers

Pass 3 May 2016 92,392 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,917 miles

Front brake pad wear sensor wire, and loom broken

Fail 16 Sep 2015 86,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn badly on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,880 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,363 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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P23 BBE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P23 BBE, 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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P23 BBE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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