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SS53 MOR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,923 mi
Last recorded113,923 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS53 MOR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 113,923 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 113,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 109,960 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 109,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 105,963 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 104,743 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 104,743 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 101,814 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside &offside tyres @ 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 99,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 94,254 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 89,213 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 82,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake disc showing sign's of getting hot.

Pass 5 May 2016 77,138 miles

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

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

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

small stone chips in screen

Pass 21 May 2015 70,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2014 63,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 63,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 56,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,695 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 47,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SS53 MOR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 SS53 MOR, 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 SS53 MOR registered?

SS53 MOR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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