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MY09 VRS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,667 mi
Last recorded148,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY09 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 148,667 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 16 Jun 2023 141,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns rear devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 141,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns rear devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 136,225 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 128,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 121,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 115,739 miles

Front tyres bald on edges[3mm centre]

Front tyres split/perished on inner sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre split/perished on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge/shoulder

Pass 3 May 2018 108,910 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 98,607 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,390 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,683 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,967 miles

Offside Rear 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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MY09 VRS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MY09 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 MY09 VRS registered?

MY09 VRS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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