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SP59 BXY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,200 mi
Last recorded216,200 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 BXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 216,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside handbrake lever not fully returning

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 12 Oct 2020 200,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

central exhaust sleeve corroded and splitting

Fail 12 Oct 2020 200,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

central exhaust sleeve corroded and splitting

Pass 28 Oct 2019 183,659 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 183,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2018 166,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 165,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 27 Oct 2017 148,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 128,569 miles

both front brake discs have slight lip of corrosion

both rear brake discs have slight lip of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 109,088 miles

centre exhaust sleeve insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2015 109,072 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust sleeve insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Nov 2013 75,346 miles

front number plate deterioating.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 75,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front number plate deterioating.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 54,580 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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SP59 BXY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SP59 BXY, 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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SP59 BXY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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