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VR55 DUN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,049 mi
Last recorded119,049 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR55 DUN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 119,049 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 117,628 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 117,628 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 105,815 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 104,649 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 104,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,509 miles

Covers obscuring some under body parts

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion all rear suspension components

Pass 27 Jul 2021 98,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,404 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 92,035 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 92,035 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,392 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,028 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low at 3mm

Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,590 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 63,008 miles

front brake discs are slightly grooved

front brake pads over half worn

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,391 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,109 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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VR55 DUN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VR55 DUN, 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 VR55 DUN registered?

VR55 DUN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 August 2009.

Is VR55 DUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR55 DUN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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