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JT54 VRS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,751 mi
Last recorded171,751 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 171,751 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box, minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface, outer edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface, outer edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 171,751 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box, minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface, outer edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface, outer edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 164,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 156,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 149,937 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 240,966 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction camara (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 143,305 miles

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))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 135,859 miles

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

Rear tyres worn inner

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2020 135,760 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyres worn inner

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 127,383 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 127,346 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 110,491 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2017 90,222 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 90,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 84,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,010 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 63,112 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,675 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 52,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 41,657 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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JT54 VRS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JT54 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 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JT54 VRS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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