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VR58 REN

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,040 mi
Last recorded138,040 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR58 REN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 138,040 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 135,229 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 132,774 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

front heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2022 130,145 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 127,903 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 127,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 124,248 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 119,177 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 119,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 119,135 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre exhaust sleeve securing clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Both front suspension arm mounting brackets incorrectly fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2018 113,774 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush, found during steering lock to lock inspection. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged, marked with yellow tyre chalk.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2017 108,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 101,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 101,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 97,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 97,211 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 91,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight distortion to all for wheel rims

Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,549 miles

slight distortion to all for wheel rims

Fail 29 Nov 2013 29,072 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 29,072 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,757 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,752 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 REN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 REN, 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 REN registered?

VR58 REN is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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