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JS55 BNS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

88,982 mi
Last recorded88,982 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS55 BNS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 88,982 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly low on inner edge

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge age cracking and tyre wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 51,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 84,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner surfaces lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Toe/Heel wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 49,471 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear balance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake disc slightly red signs that brake disc has got hot at some point (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 49,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear balance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake disc slightly red signs that brake disc has got hot at some point (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,973 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 76,971 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 46,355 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 68,657 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,720 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 led inop (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 53,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 48,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 41,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp segment not working

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp segment not working

Fail 10 Aug 2020 41,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp segment not working

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp segment not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 38,634 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 36,834 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 32,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 33,213 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,499 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut no canvass showing

Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,677 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,550 miles

various dashboard light affected by operation of other dash lights. all non critical

Pass 3 Jun 2016 20,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall but no cords visable.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,388 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,958 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be mis read at time of test

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

Offside rear tyre sawtoothed and out of shape

Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,615 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,388 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 13,162 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 13,162 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,615 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 9,861 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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JS55 BNS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 JS55 BNS, 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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JS55 BNS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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