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VR53 DJR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,333 mi
Last recorded147,333 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR53 DJR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 147,333 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 127,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 114,073 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 111,956 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside side repeater intermittent

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2022 108,981 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 106,609 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 105,198 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 102,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cracking in shoulders 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged and repaired (6.1.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Fail 9 Jul 2018 97,085 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury number plate mount case broken exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure and possibly damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cracking in shoulders 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged and repaired (6.1.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,688 miles

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and undertrays

n/s/f tyre 2.mm and bald inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,888 miles

Both front tyres getting worn on inside edges

Offside rear tyre is wearing out of shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 72,888 miles

Both front tyres getting worn on inside edges

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

Offside rear tyre is wearing out of shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 57,911 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm tread and inner edge worn

suspect turbo boost leak,likely to affect emissions

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,219 miles

front brake disc`s worn [lipped]

Fail 16 Jul 2012 52,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake disc`s worn [lipped]

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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VR53 DJR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 VR53 DJR, 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 VR53 DJR registered?

VR53 DJR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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