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R33 MRD

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,127 mi
Last recorded123,127 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 MRD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 123,127 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on all parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both fronts and both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 112,472 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear suspension lower arms heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 112,472 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Sleeve clamp after CAT broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear suspension lower arms heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 106,053 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear lumpy in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 105,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear lumpy in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 98,614 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 98,610 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Resonator (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,361 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 78,168 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 78,168 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 71,406 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,710 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 61,710 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,985 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,872 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,355 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,726 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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R33 MRD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R33 MRD, 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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R33 MRD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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