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VE59 BVL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,256 mi
Last recorded80,256 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 BVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 80,256 miles

Nearside side repeater has a intermittent slight fault

Fail 8 Oct 2026 80,254 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of Nearside rear brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater has a intermittent slight fault

Pass 10 Oct 2025 71,041 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear brake pads are wearing/worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower suspension arm (rear) bushes are slightly deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 71,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread is worn through to core (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear brake pads are wearing/worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and inner edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower suspension arm (rear) bushes are slightly deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 59,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material powder coating swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 59,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material powder coating swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 47,423 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 47,418 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufactures specified limit = 1.0 1/m. average read = 2.22 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 33,483 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 23,750 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 23,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 23,611 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 23,346 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 22,511 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 22,504 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 21,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread uneven

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

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 25 Nov 2016 19,917 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 17,903 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 16,060 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 13,441 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 10,804 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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VE59 BVL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE59 BVL, 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 VE59 BVL registered?

VE59 BVL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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