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KS09 VRS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,916 mi
Last recorded188,916 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2026 188,916 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 180,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 171,751 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 168,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 157,780 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 148,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 139,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 139,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 124,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 114,872 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 114,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2017 94,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat belts

both rear tyres have splits in the tread

Fail 6 May 2017 94,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat belts

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

both rear tyres have splits in the tread

Pass 6 May 2016 74,921 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 74,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,408 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,724 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,269 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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KS09 VRS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KS09 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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What year was KS09 VRS registered?

KS09 VRS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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