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SW59 BLZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

251,238 mi
Last recorded251,238 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 BLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 251,238 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 250,140 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 183,807 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 116,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slight splitting (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear bump stops perishing

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Nov 2016 116,631 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

high level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slight splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear handbrake lever has slight maladjustment on caliper

Rear both rear bump stops perishing

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,321 miles

Offside Rear handbrake lever slight maladjustment

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Nov 2015 99,320 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear handbrake lever slight maladjustment

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,829 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 66,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,894 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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SW59 BLZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW59 BLZ, 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 SW59 BLZ registered?

SW59 BLZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is SW59 BLZ safe to buy?

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