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AU10 GXB

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,413 mi
Last recorded172,413 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 GXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 172,413 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 172,166 miles

Front 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 172,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 163,252 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 163,252 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 153,811 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 145,282 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 131,488 miles

Central Exhaust clamp broken. exhaust still secure.

Offside Rear Side light inoperative 75% still working.

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 119,769 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Offside Rear brake bind

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

under tray insecure

Fail 2 May 2018 119,769 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Offside Rear brake bind

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under tray insecure

Pass 11 May 2017 109,223 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2016 97,161 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 83,558 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 63,910 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 63,910 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 43,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 43,002 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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AU10 GXB is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU10 GXB, 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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AU10 GXB is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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