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VR58 ABY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,856 mi
Last recorded204,856 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR58 ABY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 204,856 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 198,382 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 196,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 187,640 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 187,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 176,741 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake pads very thin

Fail 11 Nov 2020 176,741 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake pads very thin

Pass 8 Nov 2019 167,421 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2018 157,475 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 149,577 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

Fail 8 Nov 2017 149,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

Pass 20 Oct 2016 141,017 miles

offside rear tyre small splits on inner wall

Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,815 miles

emissions too clean for machine to detect

Fail 16 Sep 2015 120,815 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

emissions too clean for machine to detect

Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 82,302 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,322 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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VR58 ABY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VR58 ABY, 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 VR58 ABY registered?

VR58 ABY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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