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WG59 BUJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,891 mi
Last recorded207,891 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 BUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 207,891 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2024 207,891 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2023 194,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside front brake hose is insecure, advise repair

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 182,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/f brake hose slightly insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 170,883 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front lower perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s rear wearing on inner edge. Advise replacement in 1000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/f brake hose slightly insecure

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2020 163,223 miles

n/s sill damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 150,160 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 150,160 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 137,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 119,909 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,195 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 88,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2014 88,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,427 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,502 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/r tyre has uneven wear

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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WG59 BUJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WG59 BUJ, 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 WG59 BUJ registered?

WG59 BUJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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