MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
274,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Strut housing area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working Within door mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Buckle. (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Strut housing area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine u/tray loose
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cut on nearside front tyre sidewall
nearside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW59 BNU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 BNU, 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 BNU registered?
SW59 BNU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2009.
Is SW59 BNU safe to buy?
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