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VR55 KJR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,254 mi
Last recorded133,254 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR55 KJR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 133,254 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 124,816 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,485 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 118,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 114,326 miles

Front 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 14 Nov 2022 114,326 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 110,886 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 101,509 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 101,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,534 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s n/s ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Tpms light on

Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,151 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 86,151 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,721 miles

Coolant leak ()

nearside rear bumpstop breaking up

Fail 31 Aug 2017 74,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak ()

nearside rear bumpstop breaking up

Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,087 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 63,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,518 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 55,518 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 49,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,282 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 31,282 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer tread near 1.6mm.

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 KJR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VR55 KJR, 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 KJR registered?

VR55 KJR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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