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AJ10 ZDO

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,124 mi
Last recorded144,124 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 ZDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 144,124 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 128,697 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 101,963 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 88,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,528 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,547 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 79,547 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 76,288 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 76,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,949 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 67,526 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,392 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 (2.7.3)

Front X2 TYRES CUT BUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS

Fail 21 Jun 2016 63,392 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 (2.7.3)

Front X2 TYRES CUT BUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,683 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 58,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,408 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,592 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 44,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 35,335 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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AJ10 ZDO is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 91,214 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 AJ10 ZDO, 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 16 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ10 ZDO is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2010.

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