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VR55 YEH

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,760 mi
Last recorded126,760 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR55 YEH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 126,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 116,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PART (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 114,840 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 114,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 109,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern weak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2022 109,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern weak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2021 104,137 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 102,874 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 95,318 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 95,314 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,429 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,214 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,348 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,111 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,714 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 33,755 miles

rear tyres tread wear uneven on inner edges

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 YEH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YEH, 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 YEH registered?

VR55 YEH is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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The MOT history for VR55 YEH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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