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WP58 BNJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,208 mi
Last recorded157,208 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP58 BNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 157,208 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 151,438 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 145,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 145,863 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 139,498 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 134,037 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 129,134 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 123,647 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 117,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 111,165 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 111,073 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 111,051 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 110,763 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 100,863 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,914 miles

sight play nearside steering arm.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 86,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sight play nearside steering arm.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,228 miles

no diesel smoke test results (low emitter)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,648 miles

both front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,722 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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WP58 BNJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WP58 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 WP58 BNJ registered?

WP58 BNJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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The MOT history for WP58 BNJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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