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TC53 VAS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,749 mi
Last recorded152,749 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC53 VAS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 152,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 150,458 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 141,886 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 134,339 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 127,931 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 123,890 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 123,890 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 116,521 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 109,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 101,909 miles

Front plate cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,979 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 83,203 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 71,479 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 71,062 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 61,417 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 61,416 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,957 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 48,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,353 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 11,974 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 395 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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TC53 VAS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TC53 VAS, 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 TC53 VAS registered?

TC53 VAS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for TC53 VAS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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