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VR55 LEG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,719 mi
Last recorded218,719 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR55 LEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 218,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle of sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 204,727 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 190,400 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 172,054 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 154,533 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 124,279 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,287 miles

Front grille damage

Offside Rear hand brake effort a little less on offside rear n/s 150 o/s130 rbt test

Offside Rear slight flat on alloy wheel rim

Fail 25 Apr 2018 104,257 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front grille damage

Offside Rear slight flat on alloy wheel rim

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,197 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,197 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,557 miles

inner face of front discs corroded

offside front tyre has cut to inner wall.

unable to test adult belt as child seat fitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,616 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 60,615 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,852 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,290 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,023 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 LEG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LEG, 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 LEG registered?

VR55 LEG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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