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AO10 EKC

2010 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

184,751 mi
Last recorded184,751 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 EKC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 184,751 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 184,454 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Arm corroded to excess at spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Arm corroded to excess at spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 170,373 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front struts damp but not considered excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades incorrect fitment but clear screen at time of test (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 154,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 154,052 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 140,520 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wire hanging

Fail 14 Mar 2023 140,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad wire hanging

Nearside Rear hand brake leaver is partcially holding on, not going back to its stop/off position further investigation required

Nearside Rear wheel/brake grabbing/binding further investigation required

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 128,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 128,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 122,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 122,999 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Unable To Test Rear Seat Belts

Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,753 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 108,752 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 95,566 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Feb 2018 95,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 84,569 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 74,171 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 74,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,727 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slighty out of shape

Fail 26 Feb 2015 64,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AO10 EKC is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AO10 EKC, 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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AO10 EKC is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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