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SW59 BMU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,574 mi
Last recorded187,574 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 BMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 187,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Slight noise from cv joint

Fail 14 Aug 2020 187,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 142,063 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 142,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 140,120 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 136,440 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 136,440 miles

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 125,027 miles

Coolant leak at rear of cylinder head

NSR spring corroded

NSR tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 125,027 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak at rear of cylinder head

NSR spring corroded

NSR tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,450 miles

rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,155 miles

windscreen is chipped

Fail 4 Nov 2014 86,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

bulb failure waring light is on

windscreen is chipped

Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,818 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,882 miles

All tyres worn

Front brake pads worn

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 BMU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW59 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

SW59 BMU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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