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SL59 BDZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,342 mi
Last recorded243,342 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 BDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 243,342 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 225,988 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 225,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2021 209,412 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 200,152 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 200,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 189,894 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 181,878 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 181,878 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,776 miles

Both front wiperblades smearing screen

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

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

Towbar ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,983 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s damaged

n/sr caliper handbrake cable off stop

Fail 10 Sep 2012 51,983 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s damaged

n/sr caliper handbrake cable off stop

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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SL59 BDZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL59 BDZ, 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 SL59 BDZ registered?

SL59 BDZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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