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WV59 BJY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,930 mi
Last recorded176,930 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 BJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 176,930 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 168,808 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 159,040 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 159,038 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 148,983 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 148,983 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 137,370 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 122,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front door mirror temporary repair

Pass 16 Sep 2014 105,984 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,035 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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WV59 BJY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV59 BJY, 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 WV59 BJY registered?

WV59 BJY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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The MOT history for WV59 BJY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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