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SW59 BNJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,110 mi
Last recorded54,110 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 BNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 54,110 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle has corrosion

vefcile under body cover with undersill

Fail 5 Dec 2025 54,110 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear axle has corrosion

vefcile under body cover with undersill

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 46,755 miles

vehicle under body covered with under seal

Pass 30 Apr 2024 45,824 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2024 45,821 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2023 44,616 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly grease leaking from the clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 42,802 miles

general light under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2021 41,415 miles

exhaust slight leak rear

vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Mar 2020 38,149 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 38,147 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main box . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 33,447 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 33,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 29,509 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 29,509 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 24,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil badly deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2016 24,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure due to perishing and damage to sidewall tyre is also down to 2mm tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage 195/65/r15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil badly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2016 20,209 miles

oil low and dirty. service overdue

Fail 24 Dec 2015 20,048 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil low and dirty. service overdue

Pass 19 Dec 2014 16,349 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 12,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 12,770 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 8,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BNJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BNJ, 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 BNJ registered?

SW59 BNJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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