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BG10 MEU

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,877 mi
Last recorded176,877 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 MEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 176,877 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 176,877 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 175,760 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 170,630 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 170,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 156,573 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 154,576 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 154,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 139,470 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 126,133 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 107,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside, front brake caliper bolt showing threads under cover. Appears secure but further suggested assessment is outside the scope of the MOT test.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 107,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside, front brake caliper bolt showing threads under cover. Appears secure but further suggested assessment is outside the scope of the MOT test.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 107,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

Pass 10 May 2018 100,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 92,280 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 82,149 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,116 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 38,306 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 23,665 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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BG10 MEU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 BG10 MEU, 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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BG10 MEU is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2010.

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