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B18 JRN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,900 mi
Last recorded88,900 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 JRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 88,900 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 135,831 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded - not holed or weakened

Offside Rear sill corroded - not holed or weakened

Fail 23 Apr 2025 135,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear sill corroded - not holed or weakened

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sill corroded - not holed or weakened

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 135,452 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is heavily worn and has multiple cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front brake flexi-hose is poorly supported

offside front brake flexi-hose is insecure as bracket has come away from shock absorber

offside front outer sill is damaged/holed

Pass 27 Jan 2025 78,292 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deformed

Pass 11 May 2024 125,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 68,504 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 68,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 122,291 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 57,948 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 114,911 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 43,448 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 43,448 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 104,961 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 96,088 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 87,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 76,581 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 65,698 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 65,698 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,737 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,256 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both osf and nsf lower suspension arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished in tread area

Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 33,233 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,646 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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B18 JRN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B18 JRN, 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 B18 JRN registered?

B18 JRN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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