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JM54 VRS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,227 mi
Last recorded134,227 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 134,227 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 127,500 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 121,301 miles

CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 29 Dec 2022 115,263 miles

Nearside INNER RACK PLAY PRESENT .....

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROSION PRESENT ......

Pass 7 Jan 2022 108,908 miles

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Fail 31 Dec 2021 108,823 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 5 Jan 2021 102,921 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges (not tread depth just pattern)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight play inner rack joints

Fail 4 Jan 2021 102,917 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges (not tread depth just pattern)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 28 Dec 2019 96,598 miles

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 28 Dec 2018 90,247 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 90,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 83,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,231 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play strong advisory (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inside (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,611 miles

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 16 Apr 2016 76,606 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,995 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2014 72,987 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,402 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside mirror indicator not working

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,745 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 46,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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JM54 VRS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,206 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 JM54 VRS, 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 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JM54 VRS registered?

JM54 VRS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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